Flexibles
News and analysis on the latest innovations, trends and developments in flexible packaging – from sustainability to functionality and more.
PET on the road to circularity, but disparities are creating potholes
Plastics Recyclers Europe reports the average EU PET beverage bottles’ recycled content rate reached 24%, but that disparities between EU
‘First’ fully recyclable paper crisp packet with compostable laminate enters UK market
The British Crisp Co. claims to have released the ‘first’ fully kerbside-recyclable paper crisp packet in the UK, intended
UPM Raflatac receives RecyClass recognition for UV adhesive PE films
UPM Raflatac has received RecyClass recognition for PE films with its multipurpose UV acrylic adhesive technology, reportedly the first pressure
Dow and P&G seek to recycle challenging plastics in low-emissions process
In a joint development agreement, Dow and P&G aim to create a new recycling technology that converts hard-
Plastics manufacturers oppose ‘discriminatory’ recyclate, paper and board rules in PPWR
IK Industrievereinigung Kunststoffverpackungen argues that ‘material-discriminatory’ measures remain in the provisional Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, and it is
New Polysecure technology demonstrates automated plastics separation and sorting
Technology company Polysecure has reported several milestones achieved with its Sort4Cycle technology, which apparently proves the feasibility of a CO2-
Adapa produces customized lid film for Dutch cheese company
Flexible packaging company Adapa has introduced its FlexiClose(re) AMX top film for Dutch cheese company Vergeer’s sliced Gouda
European tube market reported stable in 2023 despite adverse conditions
The European tube market remained stable in 2023 despite adverse conditions, according to the european tube manufacturers association, etma, with
Opaque, floatable PO shrink film from Innovia Films geared towards higher rPET yield
Aiming to boost recycling for food-grade PET packaging, Innovia Films has unveiled a low-density white polyolefin shrink film
Asda vacuum-packs beef mince line in 60% less plastic than trays
Asda is replacing the traditional tray packaging for its Just Essentials beef mince range with a lighter, recyclable plastic film
Cadbury to wrap chocolate in 50% recycled plastic with Amcor partnership
Cadbury Australia has signed a deal with Amcor to source around 1000 tonnes of post-consumer recycled plastic – an amount
ProAmpac launches fibre-based thermoforming solution in Europe
ProAmpac is launching a 90% fibre-based, high-barrier thermoforming solution on the European market in hopes of unlocking recyclability,