Breaking News in Flexible Packaging August 2023

Rick Lingle | Aug 29, 2023

If you’re interested in an informative and fast read on the subject of flexible packaging, this is for you — an all-in-one location for a steady stream of curated news and developments in this dynamic market for the current month.

You’ll find fresh news and developments updated once or twice weekly in the ever-widening world of applications for pouches, bags, films, and other types of flexible packaging sourced from supplier breakthroughs, brand launches, and other advances of interest. The content is selected from Tweets by stakeholders in the flexible packaging supply chain supplemented by content drawn from the Twitter feeds of sister publications Packaging Digest and PlasticsToday. Return to this page to quickly scroll through to see what you’ve missed.

The archived Breaking News in Flexible Packaging for July can be found here.

Fressnapf pet food switches to Mondi Group’s mono-material, recyclable flexible packaging.

Through a partnership with @mondigroup, Fressnapf has transitioned its dry #petfood range to mono-material, recyclable #packaging. #sustainability #retail https://t.co/xWuGxskzDR

Sappi Group and Xeikon develop a new toner formulation printed directly onto paper-based packaging materials and that preserves recyclability.

.@SappiGroup and @Xeikon have come together to print a new toner formulation directly onto flexible, paper-based packaging materials – a solution thought to preserve a pack’s recyclability and optimise the flexibility of the printing processFull story: https://t.co/kYcFTawzRL pic.twitter.com/pIvu8AscOY

FPA announces call for entries for annual flexible packaging awards.

It's time to enter your flexible packaging innovations into the FPA 2024 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition! Submissions are due October 19th. https://t.co/DyRheoHPEy pic.twitter.com/hYVEDSbYYi

Oregon’s new recycling law should encompass more types of materials and set more realistic standards for polyethylene film collection, recycling group says.

Recycling groups say Oregon’s new recycling law should encompass more types of materials, set more realistic standards for polyethylene film collection and create more specific standards around acceptable end use markets. https://t.co/FwBNhukmur

SIG Combibloc provides guidance on mono-material pouch packaging.

Monomaterial is a trending topic in the packaging space. What makes the material stand out? And is it really transforming flexible packaging? Find out in part four of Material matters series. https://t.co/6DNa0GI9Nm#SIG #Packaging pic.twitter.com/mVIatNNj2j

PespiCo welcomes input on recycling technologies for biodegradable films packaging.

Make plans to join us for our live, interactive webinar with PepsiCo on September 6th! PepsiCo's R&D team will be discussing their newest RFP, "Recycling technologies for biodegradable films," and answering questions directly from researchers. https://t.co/bWTZG7hObF

TC Transcontinental invests $60 million to commercialize recyclable flexible packaging.

US-based TC Transcontinental Packaging has announced a $60m investment to support and accelerate the commercialisation of recyclable and flexible plastic packaging solutions. https://t.co/avhBi777jg @TCTranscontinen#packaging #plastic #commercial #recyclable #investment

Camvac relaunches a “Rolls Royce” range of transparent AlOx barrier lidding film.

Camvac has announced it has relaunched a range of AlOx barrier lidding film solutions, namely Camclear, Extrapet, and Extrapet PCR.#Packaging #LiddingFilms https://t.co/kFcxH3ANEk

Siegwerk and Henkel join forces to co-develop a printable oxygen barrier coating for plastic films.

Next in our Finalist Interview series for the Sustainability Awards is @Siegwerk_inks and @Henkel's oxygen barrier coating collaborationFull story: https://t.co/ieHqlttUAP pic.twitter.com/MI6pH99nH9

Text interview on the circularity of flexible packaging with SEE Chemical Engineer Timi Fadiran.

Video: SEE Chemical Engineer Contributes to the Circularity of Flexible Packaging https://t.co/Buj2DQKqXZ pic.twitter.com/qPwQ6D9yD7

Indorama Ventures partners with AMB, a European sustainable rigid and flexible food packaging solutions provider.

Sustainable chemicals company Indorama Ventures has entered into a new partnership with European sustainable rigid and flexible food packaging solutions provider AMB. https://t.co/1e19MqSu2u @IVLTeam #sustainable #chemicals #food #packaging

The global polypropylene packaging film market is expanding at a 6.78% CAGR from 2023 to 2030.

The global polypropylene packaging film marketplace is projected to attain sales of USD 4615.82 million in 2030, developing at a CAGR of 6.78% from 2023 to 2030.Browse Full Report: https://t.co/6iarYoPXmdVisit: https://t.co/BWXNkTKazT pic.twitter.com/odHOiOdF5Q

ProAmpac partners with the packaging engineering department of Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart (Stuttgart Media University), Germany, to develop curbside-recyclable, high-performance coated paper technologies.

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with the packaging engineering department of @hdm_stgt, focusing on developing curbside recyclable high-performance coated paper technologies.#flexiblepackaging #packaging #paperpackaging #sustainablepackaging #sustainabilty #proampac

Unintended consequences derail Kenya’s progressive plastic bag ban.

Heralded as a model for the world when it was launched in 2017, the plastic bag ban has faltered as smugglers from neighboring countries step in to meet demand. Read more here: https://t.co/IZp2jiRL8V#materials #plastics #packaging pic.twitter.com/PA8BKobiYG

Berry Global’s flexible films division incorporates up to 30% post-consumer recycled material into its FormiFor insulation compression film.

.@BerryGlobalInc’s flexible films division claims to have incorporated up to 30% post-consumer recycled material into its FormiFor insulation compression film, which aims to package insulation and glass and stone woolFull story: https://t.co/6bh5beteUy pic.twitter.com/hzSSzuNB4L

One agency’s unique and bloody clever promotional gift campaign.

AD McCann Erickson agency from Lithuania launched this clinical campaign to promote the metaphorical rejuvenation of their company. Red wine was poured into mock transparent intravenous drip bags to make promotional gifts for past and prospective clients of the agency #packaging pic.twitter.com/pIkJapeHEs

Plastic bags versus paper bags showdown by the numbers.

Mike Jones, head of innovation for hanger company Mainetti, unpacks the rivalry between paper and plastic bags. https://t.co/BDTTIclbmc #paper #plastic #sustainability

An EU-funded printed electronics project spearheaded by Spanish R&D institute Ciditec aims to develop metal-free electronic components from bio-derived adhesives, conductive inks, and flexible substrates.

An EU-funded project spearheaded by Spanish R&D institute Ciditec aims to develop metal-free electronic components from bio-derived adhesives, conductive inks, and flexible substrates. Learn more here: https://t.co/YPUMpJOxAq#sustainability #advancedrecycling #materials pic.twitter.com/u1gxIr0iDc

Scientists develop starch film made from pineapple stems for packaging fruits and vegetables.

Scientists develop pineapple stem starch film for packaging fruits and vegetable https://t.co/pBuD4ZT299

Amcor Packaging to acquire India-based Phoenix Flexibles.

@amcorpackaging has signed an agreement to acquire India-based flexible #packaging company, Phoenix Flexibles, for an undisclosed amount. https://t.co/DbCAraIbG0

SEE, formerly known as Sealed Air, expects to cut up to $160 million in costs by 2025 in Q2 2023 financial results.

Charlotte, NC-based flexible packaging maker Sealed Air, which now goes by the name SEE, says it expects to cut up to $160m in costs by 2025 after reporting 'continued weakness in end markets' in its Q2 2023 financial results. https://t.co/DxPB098NO2

What’s claimed as the world’s most advanced flexible packaging facility opens in Utah.

American Packaging Corp. announced the grand opening of a new Center of Excellence #manufacturing facility in Cedar City, UT. The $100M facility is said to be one of the world's most advanced #flexiblepackaging facilities. Find out more: https://t.co/H7faL9tR1Y pic.twitter.com/xe4Wgd7mxo

Mission Circular unpacks three innovative projects in sustainable end-of-life solutions for flexible packaging.

What are organisations in developing countries across the world doing to promote sustainable end-of-life solutions for flexible packaging? The team from @MissionCircular tells us more about three innovative projects in this area.Full story: https://t.co/g2a1YT5Vmg pic.twitter.com/sIhNcLAkgA

Research: LDPE-natural rubber composite film as an active packaging alternative.

LDPE-Natural Rubber Composite Film as Active Packaging: A Paradigm Shift in Oxygen Scavengers | ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces https://t.co/yFfhCuQPXw

Tigray Coffee Co., Abuja, Nigeria, commits to biodegradable coffee bags to reduce plastic waste.

“Non-biodegradable, single-use plastics present a major threat to the environment and public health in #Nigeria,” - Richard Ali (@TigrayCoffee)Find out how the brand is tackling #packaging waste in the country by investing in #biodegradable #coffee bags:https://t.co/xAw90GZlId

This month Toppan, Mitsui Chemicals Tohcello, and Mitsui Chemicals commenced pilot testing for the horizontal recycling of printed BOPP film, transforming it into new flexible packaging film.

Joint pilot testing launches for horizontal recycling of flexible packaging film https://t.co/rz7yfO5LCa via @Packman_India

Origin Materials partners with Terphane to develop packaging based on PEF biopolymer.

Today we announced a strategic partnership with Terphane, a global leader in specialty PET polyester films, to produce sustainable, high-performance packaging based on the advanced bio-polymer PEF. $ORGN Read the press release: https://t.co/vFxKTz5ZtJ pic.twitter.com/P38T5S3ibe

New Forest Fruit launches snacks in Parkside’s home compostable packs.

@ParksideFlex and the @NewForestFruit Company have launched a home compostable flexible #packaging solution for its new range of ‘plant to packet’ #sustainable dried strawberries. https://t.co/ciMK3TxMs7 pic.twitter.com/ZOSqTEWul6

Mondelēz International has launched Snacking Right, a digital platform accessible via on-pack QR codes

Mondelēz International has launched Snacking Right, a digital platform accessible via on-pack QR codes that provides current recycling and packaging disposal information and the company’s commitment to mindful snacking and sustainable sourcing. https://t.co/Vcb1Dq1eKy pic.twitter.com/u12TZQB2v0

Packseven introduces a recyclable stretch film made with Gerdau’s graphene masterbatch that reduces virgin resin use by 15% to 30%.

Film #manufacturer Packseven is rolling out a recyclable #polyethylene stretch #film made with Gerdau’s graphene masterbatch that reduces virgin resin use by 15% to 30%. Learn more: https://t.co/Z9n6cRVmOa pic.twitter.com/WdRufxfk8x

Novolex touts its newly implemented waste-to-landfill measurement program and $10 million investment to expand in-house film recycling.

The company touts its newly implemented waste-to-landfill measurement program and $10 million investment to expand in-house film recycling. https://t.co/nXZV8AeJGk

Canvac’s Camfoil is a multilayer metallized laminate said to deliver the “ultimate” light, moisture and gas barrier.

Next generation laminate ‘sets new high bar’ for barrier packaging @CamvacL #Packaging #Films #Laminateshttps://t.co/EIiAd1b8v6

The Flexible Vinyl Alliance responds to FDA’s decision on phthalates in food packaging.

The Flexible Vinyl Alliance has responded to the FDA's upheld decision on phthalates in food packaging.https://t.co/RpzchI1KPe #chemical #packaging @Vinyl_Alliance @US_FDA

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