Bagging & Pouching

UPM Specialty Papers Invests Over 10 million Euros in UPM Tervasaari Mill

The investment aims to increase capacity and improve production stability for glassines and flexible packaging papers.

May 29, 2025

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Bagging & Pouching

Pregis Expands EVOH Barrier Film Capacity to Meet Demand for Recyclable Packaging

Pregis

This expansion will enable Pregis to scale its sustainable packaging options, including all-polyethylene mono-material films designed to replace less recyclable structures.

May 14, 2025

Bagging & Pouching

Constantia Flexibles Focuses on Growth at its Plant in Austria

Constantia Flexibles

The €50 million investment that will increase aluminum foil production by 30%, enhance supply chain stability, and reduce CO₂ emissions through sustainable practices and renewable energy integration.

May 14, 2025

Bio-based

Live at Rethinking Materials: The Transition to Fiber-Based Packaging

As fiber-based packaging technologies advance, industry proponents say now is the time to replace plastic with recyclable, compostable alternatives—if policy, supply, and consumer clarity can keep pace. Is fiber the future of sustainable packaging?

May 13, 2025

Bagging & Pouching

Scotts Grows Greener with Paper Sack

Scotts revives heritage brand O.M. Scott & Sons with a recyclable paper sack that’s built for performance, rooted in sustainability, and ready for modern lawn care.

May 8, 2025

Bagging & Pouching

New Origins Sample Pack Swaps Foil for Paper

Estée Lauder brand Origins debuts a recyclable 80% paper sample sachet, replacing foil with a more sustainable format that meets repulpability standards and cuts plastic use by 76%.

May 7, 2025

Recycling

H2R Launches Cal SB 343-compliant Store Drop-Off Label

The transition to the new label design is scheduled for August 2025, aligning with H2R’s upcoming July Guidelines for Use, which will incorporate findings from CalRecycle’s SB 343 Material Characterization Study.

May 6, 2025

Bagging & Pouching

ProAmpac Updates Product Line for Sustainability

ProAmpac

ProAmpac has expanded its Moisture Protect line of flexible packaging to include both foil-based and foil-free options, integrating moisture-adsorbing technology for product protection while offering more sustainable alternatives.

April 11, 2025

Bagging & Pouching

ALLIEDFLEX Technologies, Inc., and NEXES CONTROL Sign North American Sales and Marketing Agreement

ALLIEDFLEX Technologies, Inc.

Barcelona-based NEXES CONTROL taps ALLIEDFLEX Technologies, Inc. as its North American partner to market its NEXES series premade standup pouch packaging machinery.

April 10, 2025

Bagging & Pouching

Printpack Leads the 2025 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards with Six Wins

Printpack

Printpack is recognized for technical innovation, packaging excellence, sustainability, and shelf impact across various projects, including compostable bags for Frito-Lay.

March 17, 2025

Workforce

Video: As Prospector Popcorn Scales Up, Leadership Eyes Automation At PACK EXPO Southeast

Baggers, conveyors, case packers, and sustainability-minded materials were among the points of interest for Elizabeth Gallo and Tara McGlynn at PACK EXPO Southeast. Prospector Popcorn's leadership talks about scaling operations around a unique workforce.

March 12, 2025

Flexible packaging

FPA Announces the 2025 Flexible Packaging Achievement Award Winners

Flexible Packaging Association

FPA announced the 2025 Flexible Packaging Achievement Award Winners in a competition that emphasized sustainability and advancements in printing technology.

March 7, 2025

Case/Tray Packing

Once Upon a Farm Automates Case Packing for New Recycle-ready Pouches

This marketer of high-quality nutritious baby food and children’s snacks has found a way to improve case packing while also getting its toes wet in recycle-ready pouches.

February 28, 2025