The Voice of the Flexible Packaging Industry

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The Flexible Packaging Association is the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry. FPA is comprised of manufacturers of flexible packaging and material/equipment suppliers to the flexible packaging industry.

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The Sustainable Packaging Solution

Less energy. Fewer resources. Smaller footprint.

Flexible packaging requires less water and energy to manufacture and transport, and it generates small quantities of greenhouse gases on its way to market, making it a sustainable packaging solution.

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Innovation at Point-of-Sale

Convenience. Freshness. Protection.

Growing numbers of consumer product manufacturers are switching to flexible packaging thanks to its dynamic shelf appeal, protective properties and consumer ease of use and storage at home.

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Educational and Networking Opportunities

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From the Annual Meeting to the Fall Executive Conference, FPA places a high priority on keeping its members informed, up-to-date and connected.

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FPA Spotlight

What You Need to Know Now

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The Flexible Packaging Market TrackerThis Members Only feature gives you up-to-the-minute information on market conditions

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From the 2023 State of the Industry ReportThis report offers a comprehensive view of the total U.S. packaging and flexible packaging segment

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View the winners from the 2024 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards CompetitionView the latest industry innovations.

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About FPA's Advocacy InitiativeWe're identifying and protecting against threats to the flexible packaging industry

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Industry News

  • American Packaging Corporation Announces Major Pouching Expansion

    07.16.2025American Packaging Corporation (APC), a leader in flexible packaging solutions, announces the approval of a major expansion to its Story City, Iowa Center of Excellence, housing another investment in state-of-the-art pouching capability and capacity. American Packaging expects to break ground...

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  • Nitrocellulose Shortage Drives Up Ink Prices

    07.15.2025Nitrocellulose (NC) is an interesting chemical. It is manufactured from cellulose and a mixture of nitric acid and sulfuric acid; it is used for, among other things, munitions, and has been used as a replacement for gunpowder. Nitrocellulose is the...

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  • Italy's Guala Pack to Invest €12M in New Factory at Bila Tserkva Industrial Park

    07.12.2025Guala Pack S.P.A, an Italian manufacturer of flexible packaging for the food industry, will invest €12 million to build a new 10,000 m² production complex at the Bila Tserkva Industrial Park. The news was announced by Dmytro Kysylevskyi, Deputy Chair...

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  • FPA Publishes 2024 Report to the Members

    06.11.2025The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce that it has published its 2024 Report to the Members. The report provides an overview of the many initiatives...

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  • FPA Updates Annual Flexible Packaging Buyer's Guide

    06.10.2025The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the leading advocate and voice for the growing U.S. flexible packaging industry, is pleased to announce that the 2025–2026 Flexible Packaging Buyer’s Guide is now available. The Buyer's Guide provides a detailed listing of FPA...

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  • FPA Submits Comments to CalRecycle on Proposed Changes to Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB 54) Draft Regulations

    06.03.2025The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) is pleased to offer these comments to CalRecycle in response to the most recent draft proposed changes to the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB 54) draft regulations published by the Agency...

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Publications & Reports

  • FPA Testifies at U.S. House Subcommittee Hearing on Recycling and Economic Development

    07.17.2025Dan Felton, President & CEO of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), testified today before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce (E&C) Subcommittee on Environment during a hearing about recycling innovation and economic growth.

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  • Advanced Recycling Summit to Bring 100+ Industry Professionals to Cleveland

    07.17.2025After the success of the 2024 event in Akron, Smithers is excited to bring Advanced Recycling Summit back to Ohio. The 2025 event will take place in Cleveland, OH from August 26 to August 27. Held at the Westin Cleveland...

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  • FPA Industry Compensation Survey 2025

    07.17.2025Survey conducted every three years to gather flexible packaging industry compensation data.

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