Flexibles
News and analysis on the latest innovations, trends and developments in flexible packaging – from sustainability to functionality and more.
IMA Group targets pharma and consumer goods by acquiring Sarong divisions
In an effort to strengthen its presence in the pharma and consumer goods sectors, IMA Group has closed the acquisition
Entries open early for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025
Entries for the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 are now open - earlier than usual - with participants from every part of
Marine Conservation Society reports 80% drop in carrier bags on UK beaches
The Marine Conservation Society says that its beach clean data has shown an average drop of 80% in carrier bags
Mondi and CMC Packaging Automation partner on e-commerce packaging solutions
Mondi and CMC Packaging Automation have announced a strategic partnership, aiming to develop packaging solutions that deliver ‘customer benefits’ including
Report suggests recycled plastic demand to grow in US and EU markets
According to a recent report by RaboResearch – Rabobank’s analysis and knowledge team - the demand for recycled polymers has grown
Antalis announces new plastic-free strapping machines
Antalis Packaging has revealed its new range of cotton twine wrapping and tying machines, said to offer a ‘100% natural’
Kalpana Systems receives €3.5 million investment for thin film technology
Kalpana Systems has secured a €3.5 million investment from SIG InnoVentures, Fairtree Elevant Ventures and the Energy Transition Fund
Innovia launches low-density film for ice cream flow wrap packaging
Innovia Films, a BOPP films producer, has announced its new white ‘ultra-low density’ film specifically engineered for ice cream
Reusable glass bottle and SaaS software among German Packaging Awards winners
Holzmanufaktur Liebich’s handmade wooden box for Jägermeister liqueur, sykell’s cloud-based SaaS software for returnable packaging, dotch’s
TIPA and Fresh-Lock team up on home compostable closures for pouches
TIPA, a producer of compostable packaging solutions, and Fresh-Lock closures, which creates reclosable flexible packaging technology, have joined forces
Industry partners announce research project for safety of recycled food packaging film
Together with 11 industrial partners, Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is planning to investigate the safety of recycled PE and
Trinseo unveils new adhesive for dry lamination of flexible packaging
Trinseo has announced the launch of LIGOS A 9200, an acrylic waterborne adhesive designed for the dry lamination of flexible