Fressnapf Pet Food Embraces Sustainability:
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- Switches to Mondi Group’s mono-material, recyclable flexible packaging.
Innovative Toner Formulation by Sappi Group and Xeikon:
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- Develops a new toner formulation printed directly onto paper-based packaging, preserving recyclability.
FPA Annual Awards Call for Entries:
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- Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) invites entries for its annual awards, recognizing excellence in the industry.
Challenges and Recommendations for Oregon’s Recycling Law:
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- Recycling group suggests expanding material coverage and setting realistic standards for polyethylene film collection under Oregon’s new recycling law.
Guidance on Mono-Material Pouch Packaging by SIG Combibloc:
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- SIG provides insights and guidance on mono-material pouch packaging, emphasizing sustainability.
PepsiCo Seeks Input on Biodegradable Films:
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- Welcomes input on recycling technologies for biodegradable film packaging.
TC Transcontinental Invests in Recyclable Flexible Packaging:
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- Invests $60 million to commercialize recyclable flexible packaging.
Camvac’s Transparent AlOx Barrier Lidding Film Relaunch:
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- Camvac reintroduces a premium range of transparent AlOx barrier lidding film.
Siegwerk and Henkel Collaborate on Oxygen Barrier Coating:
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- Join forces to co-develop a printable oxygen barrier coating for plastic films.
Interview on Circularity with SEE Chemical Engineer:
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- Timi Fadiran discusses the circularity of flexible packaging in a text interview.
Indorama Ventures Partners with European Sustainable Packaging Provider:
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- Partners with AMB, a European sustainable food packaging solutions provider.
Polypropylene Packaging Film Market Expansion:
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- Global market expected to grow at a 6.78% CAGR from 2023 to 2030.
ProAmpac’s Collaboration with Stuttgart Media University:
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- Partners with Stuttgart Media University to develop curbside-recyclable, high-performance coated paper technologies.
Kenya’s Plastic Bag Ban Challenges:
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- Unintended consequences derail Kenya’s progressive plastic bag ban.
Berry Global’s Sustainable Flexible Films:
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- Incorporates up to 30% post-consumer recycled material into FormiFor insulation compression film.
Creative Promotional Gift Campaign by an Agency:
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- Highlights a unique and clever promotional gift campaign in the flexible packaging sector.
Plastic Bags vs. Paper Bags Showdown:
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- Provides a numerical comparison between plastic and paper bags.
EU-Funded Printed Electronics Project:
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- Spanish R&D institute Ciditec leads a project to develop metal-free electronic components from bio-derived adhesives, conductive inks, and flexible substrates.
Starch Film from Pineapple Stems for Packaging:
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- Scientists develop starch film made from pineapple stems for packaging fruits and vegetables.
Amcor Packaging’s Acquisition of Phoenix Flexibles:
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- Amcor Packaging set to acquire India-based Phoenix Flexibles.
SEE’s Cost-Cutting Plans and Financial Results:
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- SEE (formerly Sealed Air) expects to cut up to $160 million in costs by 2025 according to Q2 2023 financial results.
World’s Most Advanced Flexible Packaging Facility Opens in Utah:
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- Claims of opening the world’s most advanced flexible packaging facility in Utah.
Mission Circular’s Innovative Solutions for Flexible Packaging:
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- Unpacks three innovative projects in sustainable end-of-life solutions for flexible packaging.
Research on LDPE-Natural Rubber Composite Film:
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- Explores LDPE-natural rubber composite film as an active packaging alternative through research.
Tigray Coffee Co.’s Commitment to Biodegradable Coffee Bags:
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- Tigray Coffee Co. in Abuja, Nigeria, commits to biodegradable coffee bags to reduce plastic waste.
Horizontal Recycling of Printed BOPP Film Pilot Testing:
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- Toppan, Mitsui Chemicals Tohcello, and Mitsui Chemicals commence pilot testing for horizontal recycling of printed BOPP film.
Origin Materials Partners with Terphane for PEF Biopolymer:
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- Collaborates with Terphane to develop packaging based on PEF biopolymer.
New Forest Fruit’s Home Compostable Packs:
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- New Forest Fruit launches snacks in Parkside’s home compostable packs.
Mondelēz International’s Digital Platform Snacking Right:
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- Launches Snacking Right, a digital platform accessible via on-pack QR codes.
Packseven’s Recyclable Stretch Film with Graphene Masterbatch:
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- Introduces a recyclable stretch film made with Gerdau’s graphene masterbatch, reducing virgin resin use by 15% to 30%.
Novolex’s Waste-to-Landfill Measurement Program:
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- Novolex implements a waste-to-landfill measurement program and invests $10 million in in-house film recycling.
Canvac’s Camfoil Multilayer Metallized Laminate:
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- Canvac introduces Camfoil, a multilayer metallized laminate delivering the ultimate light, moisture, and gas barrier.
Flexible Vinyl Alliance Responds to FDA’s Decision on Phthalates:
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- The Flexible Vinyl Alliance responds to the FDA’s decision on phthalates in food packaging.