Flexibles

Ultra-clean PE materials for flexible packaging revealed by Repsol

Repsol has expanded its ultra-clean polyethylene range – now featuring several grades of HDPE, low-density metallocene, and an EBA

Wrapping paper and self-assembled box from Releaf Paper made of fallen leaves

Releaf Paper has introduced three new products made from fallen leaves and recycled fibres – including a self-assembled box and

Revisions made to RecyClass Recyclability Evaluation Protocols and Design for Recycling Guidelines

In a move set to provide up-to-date advice for improving the recyclability of plastic packaging, RecyClass has updated

Volpak and Watttron implement digital sealing into horizontal pouching machinery

A strategic partnership between Volpak and Watttron intends to integrate intelligent digital sealing technology into horizontal pouching machinery in a

Modified atmosphere films from StePacPPC customized for mushroom preservation

StePacPPC has tailored its modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) films to suit a range of whole, sliced, and fresh mushrooms – aiming

Unpacking circular packaging films with Hatzopoulos

PFAS-free additives for flexible plastic food packaging revealed by Tosaf

Two new processing aids have been designed by Tosaf for the extrusion of fluoroelastomer-free polyolefins – reportedly unlocking the creation

TekniPlex’s pharma-grade blister film with PCR content to debut at Pharmapack

TekniPlex Healthcare and Alpek Polyester have developed the ‘world’s first’ pharmaceutical-grade PET blister film containing post-consumer recycled

Wyld packages edibles in TIPA’s home-compostable laminate to reduce waste

TIPA and Wyld are teaming up to package legal edibles in home-compostable laminate and take steps to keep hard-

The Brief: Where is the packaging industry at when it comes to recycling flexible plastics?

In a rush? Click here to read a short summary of this story Flexible plastics are essential in modern packaging,

Sappi manufactures flexible packaging papers from renewable raw materials

Sappi has unveiled two new flexible packaging papers made from renewable raw materials to unlock recyclable alternatives to fossil-based

Berry Global’s PE cling film upgraded for stronger, thinner, lighter wrap

Berry Global has released an upgraded version of its Omni Xtra polyethylene cling film for fresh food products, intended as