Bagging & Pouching

Oxygen Transmission Rate and Barrier Flexible Packaging

All of us need oxygen to live, but it can make a brand owner’s life difficult.

April 15, 2024

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Recycling

Scaling Solutions for Film and Flexible Packaging Recycling

At the Plastics Recycling Conference, the Association of Plastic Recyclers and Canada’s Éco Entreprises Québec share results from recent reports that explore solutions for film and flexible packaging recycling.

April 8, 2024

Flexibles

PPC Flex Launches Revamped Website, Elevating User Experience Amidst Brand Refresh

PPC Flexible Packaging, LLC

PPC launches new website

April 3, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

British Crisp Co. Launches First Recyclable Paper Chip Bag

The British Crisp Co.’s paper chip bag uses new polymer technology to achieve curbside recyclability in a first for the format.

March 29, 2024

Flexible packaging

TIPA Appoints Castaneda as Vice President & GM

TIPA Compostable Packaging

Rodrigo Castaneda joins TIPA Compostable Packaging to lead growth in North America amid rising demand for eco-friendly alternatives to conventional flexible plastic packaging.

March 27, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Plastics Industry Association Educates Consumers, Policymakers on Recycling

Patrick Krieger of the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) shares updates on the association’s Recycling is Real video campaign and discusses the organization's new initiative to increase flexible film recycling.

March 26, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Yoplait, One Good Thing, and We Bar None Introduce Bio-Based Packaging Innovations

Read which UK protein bar company's bio-based packaging innovation includes an edible wrapper.

March 25, 2024

Home

Range of Multilayer Refill Pouches Expands to Monomaterial PE

Zacros used PACK EXPO Las Vegas to introduce its Mono Solutions line of monomaterial refill pouches with integral spout. These consist of three layers of PE, plus EVOH in a sufficiently small quantity to still qualify for recycling via in-store drop-off.

March 20, 2024

Home

Manual-load Flow-wrapper is Easy to Clean and Operate

BW Flexible Systems

This hand-fed flow wrapper provides a simple and user-friendly experience for operators, with innovative features that allow for easy changeovers and automated adjustments to maximize uptime.

March 19, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

PLASTICS Alliance to Boost Flexible Film Recycling

The Plastics Industry Association launches the Flexible Film Recycling Alliance to improve recycling rates, access, and education in the United States.

March 19, 2024

Flexible packaging

ProAmpac Acquires Gelpac from Investor Group

ProAmpac

Move broadens product portfolio and strengthens presence in key markets for flexible packaging in North America.

March 18, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Kellanova, PepsiCo, and LUSH Introduce Recycling Innovations

ThePackHub

See a few examples of recyclable packaging innovations by Kellanova, PepsiCo, and LUSH from ThePackHub’s Innovation Zone.

March 7, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Mattress Company Moves to Paper for Roll-Packed Products

A successful switch from PE to paper for organic mattress and bedding company Naturepedic is a case study in CPG and machinery supplier collaboration.

March 7, 2024