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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.
You’ll find regularly updated news and developments 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.
.@JoachimQuoden of EXPRA spoke to #MissionCircular about the critical convenor of circularity for (flexible) packaging – EPR schemes https://t.co/SGB6JArfeT pic.twitter.com/WyCzCCKdYY
pFIBRE’s vision for biodegradable films.
pFIBRE participated in our Global Innovation Challenge 2021: Future of Flexibles program to scale their impact driven initiatives to tackle flexible plastic waste in Asia. Learn about how they create biodegradable packaging solutions:https://t.co/sCacHM6eIA
Emerging methods of advanced recycling to rethink flex-pack circularity.
"Emerging methods of advanced recycling can process flexible packaging and multi-material plastics, among the most prolific forms of plastic waste found in the ocean."https://t.co/5I58sAvFDI
Do you know of how many layers your flexible food #packaging entails and in which #waste stream it ends up? We are currently analysing flexible packaging waste samples from three different European countries. Read more in the news: https://t.co/YjRl3sSEEl
Magnetic inks for sleeve labels can optimize recycling sortation of packaging.
Magnetic ink for film-sleeve labels flexible #packaging optimizes recycling sortation #sustainable #plastics https://t.co/AM0qpEzYAy pic.twitter.com/rt2TA3N2Aw
ProAmpac acquires Prairie State Group.
ProAmpac has acquired @PSGPackaging, a leading provider of flexible packaging and labeling services. This acquisition expands our labeling capabilities and enhances our sustainable packaging offerings for the food and pet food markets. Read more: #acquisition #proampac
CEFLEX plans next-gen flexible packaging recycling plant.
Next generation flexible packaging recycling plant in development from CEFLEX https://t.co/8twhcYemrY
Righteous Felon’s playful paper pouches.
@RighteousFelon spotted at @PhoeniciaFoods Each recipe variant features a uniquely dressed criminal bull character on the paper laminate pouch. pic.twitter.com/wNtR5z0TtU
Compostable spice pouches made from jute fiber.
Ralahami Organic Single-Origin and Blended Spices-are packaged in Jute pouches, made from compostable and biodegradable jute fibre, making the packaging sustainable and circular economic with the pouch designed to be used re-used or to be compostedhttps://t.co/LieP07eCAK* pic.twitter.com/ts5Gqw4P7p
Nova Chemical speeds development of sustainable multilayer flexible packaging.
Today, we launched version 5.0 of our proprietary BONFIRE® Film Development Platform for modeling and simulating multilayer films. This platform speeds development of sustainable multilayer flexible packaging for our customers and broader value chain collaborators. pic.twitter.com/zZQsBD8gE9
C-P Flexible Packaging develops compostable stand-up pouch for Georgian Bay Granola.
C-P Flexible Packaging developed a press-to-close stand-up pouch for Georgian Bay Granola, combining compostable and flexible packaging into one with a product that will result in fewer pouches ending up in landfills. https://t.co/jOivCajZOp
Hunter’s chips packaging and EPP win in FPA awards.
Awards...We can't get enough! Our Hunter's Gourmet Quinoa Chips Packaging, printed by our business partner Emirates Printing Press (EPP), won the Gold Award for Packaging Excellence & Shelf Impact, at the 65th Annual Flexible Packing Achievement Awards Ceremony! pic.twitter.com/Bnjaf0V3ve
FPA’s FlexPack news cites how recent recycling proposals are alarming.
From the latest FlexPack VOICE, recent recycling proposals are alarming observers within the industry as many continue to push for a workable national policy that brings consistency and infrastructure to the recycling industry. https://t.co/cHqQwg7XLi pic.twitter.com/SmjX2S0Ytb
Seal Air talks flexible packaging efficency and circularity.
Too many consumers don’t grasp how efficient flexible #packaging is — even if not recycled.@packagingdigest shares "Straight Talk on #Circularity for #FlexiblePackaging": https://t.co/gHQEF6pKxq#CircularEconomy #CPG #SustainablePackaging #insights #mrx
.@Henkel advances creation of a circular economy, as 2 adhesives from its Loctite Liofol RE range for use in #plastic #FlexiblePackaging are recognised by RecyClass as fully compatible with existing #recycling processes for #polyethylene.#sustainabilityhttps://t.co/ylvCANOuV1
Stretch- and Shrink-Sleeve Labels Market projected to grow from $14.4 billion to $18.9 billion 2021-2026.
Stretch Sleeve & Shrink Sleeve Labels Market projected to grow from $14.4 billion in 2021 to $18.9 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 5.6% #plastic #packaging https://t.co/hSK9zepWLZ
Flexible Packaging Market at 5.4% CAGR to reach $400 billion by end of 2027.
Flexible #Packaging Market Worth $ 400 Bn by end of 2027 at a CAGR of 5.4% https://t.co/TnEWnajki6
Morrisons takes charge of recycling.
@Morrisons, a UK-based supermarket, will become the first supermarket to own its #recycling operations! It will turn hard-to-recycle flexible food packaging into plastic flakes, pellets and boards, which will then be used in their stores https://t.co/nRZmleBZ4f#circularESSEC
Summit addresses Asia’s problem.
Asia consumes more non-recyclable flexible packaging material than any other region. Private sector innovation is the key to making more types plastic materials like these reusable or recyclable. Learn more at the #OceanSummit Asia-Pacific. https://t.co/X8Jp1ezh98 pic.twitter.com/EWV5BeynsZ
Sealed Air, SABIC, Tesco, team for advanced recycled plastic.
Nice to see highlighted the work we did with @SABIC, @plasticenergy, and @Tesco to create new food-grade packaging from recycled flexible plastic. #AdvancedRecycling is key to preventing plastic from becoming waste. https://t.co/3mhqz0zzhj
Savoury Snacks Europe signs flexible packaging agreement.
ESA members strive to improve the #circularity of their packaging But they also need forward-looking and progressive policies to make that happen. Read here the cross-industry position paper of the flexible packaging value chain we have co-signed: https://t.co/1EBf8ithcW pic.twitter.com/82FuL2hRS3
Flexible packaging designed for circularity with Dow.
My colleague and friend @SpikezJulie recently spoke with @SeventhGen about flexible packaging innovation and the importance of designing products for #circularity. Watch the latest episode of Looped In for more: https://t.co/nsiQ4RgD0F
Flexible packaging reimagined for Renaissance portraits.
Packaging as Renaissance portraiture by Dutch artist Suzanne Jongmanshttps://t.co/3i9BFZ4Ybq pic.twitter.com/7b4mO8wB7M
Flexible packaging replacement made from crab shells and trees.
New flexible plastic packaging replacement made from crab shells and trees - These days companies are increasingly touting their earth-friendly, sustainable and renewable materials like compostable plastic cups and straws. https://t.co/Mj9XQ1Sr8w #life pic.twitter.com/qwLRalFZUT
Pssst: here's a sneak peek at Flexible Packaging Assn. award entries.
The entries are in for FPA's 2022 Achievement Award Competition, featuring the latest #FlexiblePackaging innovations! pic.twitter.com/jhYospg2mP
Glenroy TruRenu with Trex enables Store Drop-Off recycling of pouches.
TruRenu Store Drop-Off Recyclable Pouches help drive the circular economy. Learn more at https://t.co/1NlEL4CQS7 #NationalRecyclingDay #flexiblepackaging #storedropoff #CircularEconomy pic.twitter.com/cb7GBoCxjA
PepsiCo EU talks flexible circularity.
Advancing circularity of flexible packaging: What's at the stake and how do we get there ? Archana Jagannathan, @PepsiCoEU, Paolo Glerean, Recyclass and @BXLSeanK will discuss on the 17 Nov 2021, 14:30. pic.twitter.com/UjEX2HfNDe
Bags come full circle as Dow advanced recycling tech helps pave Meijer parking lot using bags.
Meijer brings recycled #plastic bags #packaging full circle to MI store parking lot in pilot program using Dow technology #circularity https://t.co/xqNQSuVs7t
Two advanced recycling firms confirmed that our Recycle Ready Retort RT-3000 pouches meet the criteria for chemical recycling. This ensures that our mono-material structure is truly a circular solution.#flexiblepackaging #sustainablepackaging #sustainabilty #chemicalrecycling
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for flexible packaging.
Unpacking Extended Producer Responsibility: a critical convenor of circularity for (flexible) packaging. @JoachimQuoden of EXPRA spoke to #MissionCircular about it... https://t.co/SGB6JA9Enl#packaging #recycling pic.twitter.com/pWV2qoAYIT
What's in-store: Coveris, Tesco, and chicken brand Moy Park commercialize recyclable pouch.
New to our Innovation Zone - Flexible packaging supplier Coveris has been working with Tesco chicken supplier Moy Park to launch a new recyclable mono-material stand-up pouch. The new pouches will be used on Tesco’s ready-to-eat BBQ Chicken Breast Pieces. #packaging pic.twitter.com/rtugIb7tp3
Watch Glenroy’s food waste-reduction presentation.
At Pack Expo Las Vegas, Evan Arnold, VP of Business Development at Glenroy, Inc.® presented “Eye on the Environment: Combating Food Waste with Flexible Packaging." Watch the full presentation here https://t.co/2ECUBJAJ3O pic.twitter.com/fmf9uQWRXy
Circular capacity needs require more recycling.
Graham Houlder @MissionCircular talking about how to make flexible packaging circular at #SustainPackEU. Mechanical recycling capacity will need to double and chemical recycling will be needed too. The EU #PPWD will be a key enabler. pic.twitter.com/484jql3MKk
Shur Flexibles' bread packaging concept.
@SchurFlexibles have developed a concept for bread packaging. The Eco-String bread bag is fastened with a drawstring, a concept that is already used for the packaging of cotton pads. All the pack consists of the same, recyclable mono PP or PE film.https://t.co/kNFvifWnqR pic.twitter.com/tASuaFiQax
Check out the 10 advanced recycling technologies for flexibles.
70% of plastic waste in the ocean is flexible and multi-material packaging. Explore ten advanced recycling technologies and how they can process these hard-to-recycle #plastics: https://t.co/D0up6ghx7R Supported by: @DowNewsroom pic.twitter.com/vepsnXBhd3
Latest FlexPack Voice issue is hot off the virtual press.
We’re excited to share the latest from the #FlexiblePackaging industry with you in the November/December edition of our FlexPack Voice® magazine! https://t.co/IuE2AY5Y9T
A PCR milestone for flexible films.
We are excited to announce a significant milestone in the large-scale use of PCR for flexible film applications. Collaborating with Charter Next Generation, we are increasing the supply of sustainable films for packaging to advance a circular economy. https://t.co/sJFnURwWrQ
If you'd like to see more, check out Breaking News in Flexible Packaging October 2021.
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