Failing to preserve pro-manufacturing tax policies from the 2017 tax reform will cost the U.S. economy nearly 6 million jobs, according to a landmark EY study released by the National Association of Manufacturers. Inaction would...

There could be packaging-related developments under the new administration, especially the FDA, including potential regulatory changes and updated labeling requirements. Columnists are expected to make predictions when there’s a new President, so here are five...

Smithers, a leading provider of testing, consulting, events, and certifications, is hosting the E-Pack US conference in Atlanta, Georgia, from June 5-6, 2025. As a rapidly growing industry, this event was created to help make...

Aiming to increase plastic film recycling rates across the United States by improving consumer access to recycling collection points, The Flexible Film Recycling Alliance (FFRA) has launched a new Plastic Film Recycling Directory. The directory...

Phenix Label, a leader in prime labels and flexible packaging, announced the company has doubled production capacity of RFID-enabled packaging for hard-to-tag retail items. With this increased capacity, Phenix Label enables its clients to significantly...

Polyplex Corporation Limited has announced plans to set up a new manufacturing plant in India for BOPET (Biaxially Oriented Polyethylene Terephthalate) films, enhancing its production capacity by 52,400 metric tonnes annually. The decision was approved...

Circularity advocates using resources to produce products, keeping those products in use for extended periods, and disposing of them via recycling. Circularity contrasts itself with linearity, a system of resource extraction, processing, consumption, and disposal....

This year marks 30 Years of SPMC Excellence and 5 Years of Sterile Packaging Day! As we look back on our organization's extraordinary journey, we're excited to celebrate our entire industry on February 5, 2025....

“Change has never been this fast. It will never be this slow again.” This famous quote by Justin Trudeau during his 2018 speech at Davos perfectly encapsulates the era we are living in. One where...

Brook + Whittle, a leader in sustainable packaging solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Stouse, LLC, a prominent manufacturer and supplier of high-quality decals, labels, and promotional printed items. This strategic acquisition brings...

Like the rest of the business world, packaging companies and their customers are eagerly awaiting clarity on measures President-elect Donald Trump will begin to take once in office — which could shape dealmaking and investment...

Huhtamaki appoints Ralf K. Wunderlich (58) as President and CEO effective on January 15, 2025 when the Company’s current President and CEO Charles Héaulmé steps down. Charles will be available as needed to secure smooth...

Fresh-Lock® closures, a leading brand in reclosable flexible packaging technology, proudly announces the promotion of Todd Meussling to Director of Business Development and Sustainability. This newly created role signals the brand’s commitment to advancing sustainable...

Imprimus Labels & Packaging has named John Kellogg as the company’s chief executive officer, effective immediately. Kellogg is a recognized leader with a track record of establishing brands and leading companies ranging from the Fortune...

American Packaging Corporation, a family-owned conventional printer in flexible packaging since 1902, has established a digital printing unit in APC’s Columbus, Wisconsin Center of Excellence. The new production cell is powered by two HP Indigo...

As the global packaging sector navigates an era of profound transformation, the need for innovative solutions has never been greater. Sustainability, regulatory compliance, and technological advancements have emerged as dominant themes, demanding a nuanced understanding...

Sonoco Products Company, a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, announced senior leadership changes which became effective on January 3, 2025. Jerry Cheatham, a 36-year finance leader within Sonoco, has been named interim Chief Financial...

Sustainability continues to take center stage, with brands eagerly embracing recyclable, compostable and bio-based materials to meet stricter regulations and growing consumer demand for eco-friendly products. At the same time, digital innovation is revolutionizing packaging...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the automatic addition of nine per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances to the list of chemicals covered by the Toxics Release Inventory. TRI data is reported to EPA annually by facilities...

Sustainability seems to pervade all conversations about flexible packaging—including how people view their pets. That makes sustainability top of mind for brand owners because it is top of mind for pet owners. “Most of us...

The cover feature of the January/February 2025 issue of FlexPack VOICE® is a conversation with Dan Felton, the new president and CEO of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA). Felton, who started as FPA’s leader on...

The flexible packaging industry took a significant step into the political arena in 2024 with the creation of its first political action committee (PAC). Dubbed FlexPAC™ and formed by the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA), the...

As Dan Felton prepared to start his new position as president and CEO of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) this fall, he reflected on how some of the issues facing FPA were the same as...

If you’ve been following the journey of the Flexible Packaging Association’s (FPA’s) Emerging Leadership Council (ELC) since 2019, you have seen our contributions and perhaps felt some direct impacts. Among our achievements are the FlexPack...

As the Flexible Packaging Association’s Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council (SPMC®) celebrates its 30th anniversary, its Technical Committee has quietly built a powerful online library of frequently asked questions. The FAQs, which now total 100, are...

We know that 2025 will be a year of great challenges and change in large part due to the November elections. The year kicks off the start of the 119th Congress at the beginning of...

As we enter 2025, we are coming off a busy year, with Minnesota passing a new packaging extended producer responsibility (EPR) law and hundreds of other bills that were mostly defeated but would have created...

An audience member during a presentation about producer responsibility organizations (PROs) at the recent PACK EXPO International expressed skepticism about whether a PRO can fairly implement extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws that will ensure the...