Bagging & Pouching

Live at FlexForum: Kraft Heinz Navigates Flexible Packaging's Headwinds

Kraft Heinz's Linda Roman details efforts to explore and implement alternative packaging solutions, such as incorporating PCR in films and making the lightweight, CO2-friendly case for flexible packaging.

February 23, 2024

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E-commerce/D2C packaging

Live at FlexForum: Disconnects in 'Say' vs. 'Do' in E-comm Sustainability

Consumers and brand owners alike report that sustainability is king in e-comm packaging. And flexible packaging claims CO2-based bona fides. But do consumers know what that means? Do brands act on this demand? Research reveals a 'schizophrenic' landscape.

February 22, 2024

Flexibles

Constantia Flexibles to Acquire Aluflexpack

Constantia Flexibles

Acquisition of Aluflexpack expands Constantia Flexibles' foil packaging presence in Southeast Europe and bolsters technology access.

February 22, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Printpack Commits to Science-Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)

Printpack

The flexible packaging manufacturer sets science-based emissions reduction targets for near-term, net zero by 2050.

February 20, 2024

Secondary Packaging

Allpax Identifies the Seven Warning Signs of Retort Control System Obsolescence

Allpax Products

Allpax offers solutions to boost uptime, quality, and data with control system upgrades.

February 13, 2024

Bagging & Pouching

Vapor Transmission Rates in Barrier Flexible Packaging

Water vapor transfer rate testing is complex, time-consuming, not always repeatable, and challenging to interpret. But it's critical none the less.

February 12, 2024

Flexible packaging

NBi FlexPack Launches with Packaging Solutions Made in the United States

NBi FlexPack

New U.S. manufacturer offers custom, sustainable flexible pouches for diverse industries, including food and cannabis.

February 8, 2024

Flexible packaging

Berry Global, Glatfelter Merge to Create $3.6 Billion Specialty Materials Company

Berry Global Group, Inc.

Berry spins off and merges its Health, Hygiene, & Specialties unit with Glatfelter, forming a new publicly traded company in the specialty materials industry.

February 7, 2024

Bio-based

Food Hub Adopts Compostable Packaging for Circular System

Organic food delivery service Fresh Harvest supplements its reusable packaging with new compostable produce film that is also used to fertilize its crops at its end of life.

February 7, 2024

Flexibles

PAC Machinery Will Exhibit Three Packaging Machines at PACK EXPO East

PAC Machinery

Visit Booth #1427, where PAC will showcase flexible packaging solutions, including the Rollbag R785 Automatic Bagger, D545 AV Band Sealer, and PVT Plus Vacuum Sealer.

February 5, 2024

Sustainability

WM Doubles Down on Recycling: A Conversation with VP Brent Bell

WM just announced a billion-dollar investment in recycling infrastructure. We sat down with Brent Bell, VP of recycling, to see how the money will be spent (hint: AI optical sorters and new facilities), and what it means for pack design and PCR supply.

February 2, 2024

Sustainable Packaging

Do You Know Packaging Material Recyclability?

Quiz 2 of 3. Test your recycling smarts with this short quiz. Each answer has a video explanation from our friends at LRS, with a video facility tour at the end!

February 2, 2024

Flexibles

Accredo Packaging Completes $10 Million Expansion in Texas

The sustainable flexible packaging company's fourth expansion adds 83,000 square feet of office space to its LEED-certified facility in Sugar Land, creating 30 jobs.

January 29, 2024