If you’re interested in an informative and quick read on the subject of flexible packaging, this is for you: an all-in-one location for a steady stream of selected news and developments in this dynamic market during the current month.
You’ll find regularly updated news and updates on the ever-growing world of applications for bags, pouches, films and other types of flexible packaging from supplier developments, brand launches and other developments of interest. Content is curated from tweets by stakeholders in the flexible packaging supply chain, supplemented with content pulled from the Twitter feeds of sister publications Packaging Digest and PlasticsToday. Return to this page to quickly scroll through to see what you missed. March breaking news in flexible packaging can be found here.
Great new sustainable packaging option: polypropylene bulk bags with recycled content, also known as FIBCs.
If bags can use recycled content, why not large PP bulk bags that hold tons of product? FlexSack’s Patrick Williams told us about the company’s new recyclable flexible bulk containers (FIBCs) made from rPP at the #PowderShow #packaging pic.twitter.com/aBB8CM5jK2
— Rick T. Lingle (@PackmanRick) April 27, 2023
Copol Intl. introduces a new polypropylene film that extends shelf life, improves food safety and reduces waste.
Our member Copol International is revolutionizing the food packaging industry with its polypropylene film that extends shelf life, improves food safety and reduces waste. With our funding, they are developing a compostable alternative to plastic. pic.twitter.com/uf4I5ImKzC
— Canadian Food Innovation Network (@CFIN_RCIA) April 27, 2023
An innovative recycling program diverts more than 2.7 million pounds of flexible film from landfills.
Huhtamaki launches monomaterial flexible packaging.
Huhtamaki will launch three unique and powerful sustainable flexible packaging innovations. Our innovative technology offers a unique combination of best-in-class protection, full recyclability and affordability. Read more: pic.twitter.com/cPmd4h1ngy
— Huhtamaki (@HuhtamakiGroup) April 27, 2023
Dow’s RecycleReady technology is the first compatibilizer to earn a RecyClass recyclability approval.
The role of cyclodextrin in active packaging films to extend shelf life and reduce food waste.
Could CD be incorporated into films for active and advanced food packaging? Or is there another way #cyclodextrin can it contribute to the shelf life of sensitive products? Click and learn…
— Sohajda Tamas (@TSohajda) April 25, 2023
Fraunhofer develops new types of bioplastics with Polifilm Extrusion GmbH.
A paper-based version is being developed by Sempack, makers of the unique conical stand-up bag.
Got a bad code for your paper-based flexible packaging? Markem-Imaje SmartDate Xtra tapes are optimized for this emerging format.
Amcor and Tyson Foods reduce the carbon footprint of food packaging film by up to 70%.
Michelman highlights innovative coatings for flexible packaging.
Barrier paper packaging: French startup Cilkoa introduces a water- and oxygen-resistant transparent ceramic film to line paper food packaging.
Although paper packaging looks eco-friendly, it is often lined with non-recyclable plastic. To make food paper packaging truly sustainable, @cilkoa has created a water and oxygen resistant ceramic film to coat paper materials. #canviara2023
— Springwise Intelligence (@springwise) April 18, 2023
Fres-co System USA’s recycling-ready, all-polyethylene Nextpak retail coffee package is the first high-barrier package approved for the NexTrex drop-in-store recycling program.
With NexTrex® certification, Fres-co System USA, Inc. is poised to help coffee brands, roasters and manufacturers accelerate time to market for flexible, high-barrier, and recycling-ready packaging. More information here:
—Fresco System USA, Inc. (@Fresco_System) April 18, 2023
Can paper packaging outperform plastic packaging in terms of functionality, cost-effectiveness and durability? And is it more sustainable?
Dow and Avery Dennison are co-developing a hot melt label adhesive that allows polyolefin film labels to be mechanically recycled together.
Internal evaluation of the FPA Flexible Packaging Awards 2023.
UPM and Henkel unveil a heat-sealable packaging concept that offers a high level of grease resistance
The flexible paper market is expected to reach $89.46 billion by 2030 while growing 4.5% annually.
Flexible paper market to exceed $89.46 billion by 2030 due to increased demand for sustainable packaging solutions | By SNS Insider – Yahoo Finance: Flexible paper market to surpass $89.46 billion by 2030 due to rising demand for sustainable products…
— Online Packaging Marketplace (@OpenPackaginNet) April 11, 2023
The microperforated film packaging market will exceed $2.28 billion by 2033.
Microperforated Film Packaging Market To Exceed US$2.28… – Future Market Insights: Microperforated Film Packaging Market To Exceed US$2.28… Future Market Insights
— Online Packaging Marketplace (@OpenPackaginNet) April 10, 2023
Virginia Tech researchers will use a $75,000 grant to explore biodegradable replacement materials, including a sugar-based film for packaging.
ProAmpac PRO-EVO Recyclable is a paper-based, recyclable and grease-resistant multi-wall bag packaging platform.
Today’s R&D 100 notes a sustainably improved collation shrink film enabled by RevoLoop and Dow’s DowLex film.
The winners of the Flexible Packaging Association’s annual awards program have been announced.
SIG’s second production plant in Palghar, India, will specialize in the manufacture of SIG-branded bag-in-box packaging and pouches, previously marketed under the Scholle IPN and Bossar brands.
The analyst sees the high electron barrier packaging film market as a “game changer” in packaging technology. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.6% from USD 25.32 billion in 2023 to USD 44 billion in 2033.
Chemical company Indorama Ventures and sustainable PET barrier specialist Evertis are collaborating to convert recycled PET tray scum into PET packaging films for food trays.
With the acquisition of HP-Etikett, Optimum Group consists of 19 member companies in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Denmark.
The EVOH film market for packaging is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from $5.1 billion in 2022 to $7.7 billion in 2030.
A look at the potential of cellulose film for food packaging.
