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FPA Annual Meeting in the books

Attendees included over 250 FPA members and guests who participated in content-rich general sessions that focused on flexible packaging industry-specific challenges and opportunities. The meeting also provided great networking opportunities for industry leaders.

March 14, 2019

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Mondi confirms four commitments in first New Plastics Economy Global Commitment report

Details of how Mondi is tackling plastic waste have been set out side-by-side with other brands, businesses, and governments for the first time in the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s inaugural New Plastics Economy Global Commitment report.

March 14, 2019

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‘Green’ trend in cannabis packaging

As more states legalize medical marijuana, says a new report, the cannabis industry across the globe has grown more than 310% in the past four years.

March 14, 2019

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Plastic Packaging Technologies announces a new line of sustainable flexible packaging

Plastic Packaging Technologies, LLC launched its sustainable packaging line—Thrive.

March 12, 2019

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12 winners in NextGen Cup Challenge reimagine the future of the fiber to-go cup

Winners represent innovations in cup liners, new materials, and reusable service models; six will be provided with support, testing, and piloting to get their solutions on shelf.

March 12, 2019

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Healthy Choice launches revamped recipes in new fiber bowl for frozen aisle

ConAgra and fiber bowl supplier, Footprint, worked for three years to overcome numerous obstacles. But top management’s faith in the venture never wavered.

March 8, 2019

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FPA announces 2019 Flexible Packaging Achievement Award Winners

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) announced the winners of its 63rd Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition.

March 7, 2019

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Toray Plastics joins the Sustainable Packaging Coalition

Toray Plastics (America), Inc. joined the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC).

March 7, 2019

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Lush goes all the way

U.K. maker of bath bombs, perfume, skin care and hair care products doubles down on commitment to sustainability with “naked” stores touting no packaging at all.

March 7, 2019

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Australia advances towards end of waste

Australia is running out of overseas disposal options for its plastic packaging waste, as Asian nations follow China’s lead and get set to ban plastic waste from coming into their countries.

March 7, 2019

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Walmart commits to aggressive plastic waste reduction goals

The new initiatives are aimed at advancing the sustainability of the retailer’s private brand packaging and promoting consumer-friendly recycling labels

February 26, 2019

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Report: ‘2018 was a very good year for bio-based polymers’

The most important market drivers in 2018 were brands that wanted to offer their customers environmentally-friendly solutions and critical consumers looking for alternatives to petrochemicals.

February 17, 2019

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Sun Chemical forms partnership with HAVI

Sun Chemical entered into a partnership with HAVI, a global company that innovates, optimizes, sources, and manages the packaging and supply chains of leading foodservice brands, to bring its SunVisto® AquaGreen bio-renewable, natural based inks to market.

February 12, 2019