Packaging World staffFlexible packagingTechnical Innovation shinesFood packaging was well represented among the winners in the Technical Innovation category of this year’s FPA awards competition.February 28, 2003Flexible packagingFPA awards show flexible versatilityFrom fruit to juice to dog food to premixed grout, the winners in the Packaging Excellence category in FPA’s annual competition are a mixed bag.February 28, 2003Flexible packagingPrinting packs a punchWinners of FPA’s Printing Achievement awards were noted for advances in CTP technology, VOC-free inks, display impact, ‘nuanced color tones’ via gravure printing, and complex distortion printing capabilities.February 28, 2003Flexible packagingReclosure features dominateFour FPA winners in the Packaging Excellence category are zippered pouches. A produce pack, a coffee carafe, and a shrink-sleeve label round out the category.February 28, 2002Flexible packagingTechnical innovation on displayNew oxygen-absorbing technology and a unique insulating liner for produce are two FPA winners admired for their technical innovation.February 28, 2002FlexiblesPrinting that's best in classTwo stand-up pouches, a shrink-sleeve label, and a retro coffee bag boast printing that wowed FPA judges.February 28, 2002Previous PagePage 2 of 2Top StoriesRecyclingTop 15 of 2025, #10: Consumer Demand for Recyclability Leads to PaperizationThe #10 most clicked article of 2025: Driven by consumer demand for more sustainable packaging, CPGs turn to new materials such as paper and bio-based/compostable plastic, but higher costs, material complexity, and other limitations may slow adoption.Coding & MarkingTop 15 of 2025, #11: P&G’s Tide Laser Marks Cap for Better Dosing Clarity, RecyclabilityRecyclingTop 15 of 2025, #12: Target Launches Paper Bottle in 1200 Stores with Own-Brand WineFilling, Capping & ClosingTop 15 of 2025, #13: New Canning, In-house Shrink Sleeve Labeling, Distinguish Craft BrewerSponsor ContentSide-entry Liquid Mixer Improves Solids Suspension in Large Tanks
