A common concern expressed by the recycling and composting community is that the rapid rate of innovation by the packaging community hinders its ability to match recovery technology, resulting in a disconnect between the packaging...

With the commencement of the 118th Congress in January, we knew the divided Congress—Republican control of the House and Democratic control of the Senate—would limit the amount of consequential legislative action this session. Therefore, the...

A growing number of states are crafting extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws that shift more of the cost for local recycling onto consumer brands. The laws pose challenges for brands and the packaging companies that...

The white plastic package is plain. No graphics. No slogans. No eye-catching colors. But the judges looked beyond the surface and saw properties worth noting. “This eliminates the use of aluminum foil,” says Charles Marshall,...

Despite the challenges of 2022 having driven significant supply chain disruptions and cost inflation around the world, sustainability remains a hot topic for today’s brands and their packaging supply chains. As awareness of climate change...

Early in my career, I was fortunate to have strong mentors. These were men and women—primarily my editors and publishers—who instilled in me that my job as a reporter was just one small but important...

As the judges finish assigning the last awards for the 67th Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards competition, they immediately consider which of the 2023 contest’s 31 winning entries would receive the top honor—the Highest Achievement...

The industry celebrated Sterile Packaging Day for the third consecutive year on February 8. The Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council (SPMC®) founded the event to recognize the collaboration throughout the sterile packaging supply chain in delivering...

Sealed Air Corporation announced it has officially changed its corporate brand to SEE®, taking the next step in reinventing the company. Sealed Air has evolved its corporate and iconic brands to SEE, showcasing a market-driven,...

A new report aims to lay the groundwork for a U.S. recycling system that can better handle the expected growth in flexible packaging over the next decade. Changes could include the adoption of new technologies...

Since 1956, the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) has conducted the annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition to showcase the industry’s innovation and the advances that have changed packaging. The competition is among the most respected...

NOVA Chemicals Corporation, a leading supplier of polyethylene resin for food packaging, announced a significant milestone in the global availability of biaxially oriented high-density polyethylene (BOPE-HD) film. Utilizing NOVA Chemicals’ resin, biaxial film manufacturers across...

On behalf of the Flexible Packaging Association’s Coalition for Aluminum Foil Security and its individual members, including Amcor Flexibles North America, Berry Global, Catty Corporation, Fres-co System USA, Inc., Novolex, ProAmpac, ProAmpac Holdings, Inc., Ampac...

Not to disdain the BBC — a venerable news organization that has my respect — but it’s not typically my source for balanced reporting on the plastics industry. So, when I saw the headline, “Glass...

Michelman will spotlight its water-based in-line and off-line primers, overprint varnishes, and strengtheners for HP Indigo press owners at the Dscoop Edge St. Louis World Expo. The digital printing industry has benefited from Michelman's collaborative...

After months of collecting, bundling and weighing as much discarded plastic film as they could, eco-minded students across the country are reaping the rewards of their recycling efforts as Trex Company TREX, the world's largest...

Kroger’s recycling program, which enables customers to use free, prepaid shipping labels to mail in flexible packaging from the grocer’s private label products, has hit its milestone just three years after it began in 2020....

PMMI's Director of Custom Research Rebecca Marquez returns to the unPACKed microphone to discuss the findings from her comprehensive collaboration with AMERIPEN: “2023 Packaging Compass: Evaluating Trends in U.S. Packaging Design Over the Next Decade...

Demand for post-consumer recycled (PCR) content is far exceeding supply for these materials, according to PMMI Business Intelligence and AMERIPEN's collaborative report, “2023 Packaging Compass.” In a survey of 645 consumer packaged goods (CPG) stakeholders...

Toppan, a global leader in communication, security, packaging, décor materials, and electronics solutions, and India-based subsidiary Toppan Speciality Films Private Limited (TSF), will participate in interpack 2023, the international packaging industry trade fair due to...

The American Institute for Packaging and the Environment (AMERIPEN) supports two bills before the U.S. Senate that address critical elements of packaging recycling and environmental policy: the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2023 (S.1189)...

ACTEGA, a manufacturer of specialty coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants and compounds with a focus on the packaging and print industry, has announced a $5 million investment in its New Jersey facility. The investment will fund...

Sonoco, a diversified global packaging company recognized for its leadership in sustainability, released its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report which highlights progress made in support of its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. This report was...

The first quarter of 2023 developed in line with the trend seen in the latter part of 2022, with continued inflation affecting consumption across categories and geographies. Order levels were also impacted by destocking in...

Cadillac Products Packaging Company, a well-established, innovative manufacturer of films and laminations, announced the company’s film plant in Paris, Illinois has been recommended for registration to both ISO 9001:2015 and FSSC 22000 by its registrar,...

Sun Chemical won the 2023 Flexographic Technical Association’s (FTA) Sustainability Excellence Award for Innovations in Sustainability competition, one of the most prestigious recognitions for sustainability in the packaging industry. The award recognizes Sun Chemical’s portfolio...

Sealed Air Corporation and Koenig & Bauer AG announced they have signed a non-binding letter of intent to expand their strategic partnership for digital printing machines. The partnership aims to significantly improve packaging design capabilities...

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, open Petfood Forum with an emphasis on sustainable packaging innovation, highlighting PRO-EVO® Recyclable and QUADFLEX® Recyclable, its latest additions to the ProActive Recyclable® suite of products....