Flexibles
News and analysis on the latest innovations, trends and developments in flexible packaging – from sustainability to functionality and more.
AR Packaging launches mono-material for thermoformed applications
AR Packaging is launching Ecoflex - a recyclable mono-polyethylene film for thermoforming applications that the company says provides an alternative
IMA DAIRY & FOOD launches tools to facilitate shift to mono-material packaging
IMA Dairy & Food USA, whose equipment solutions comprise the brands Gasti, Hamba, Hassia, Fillshape, Corazza, Erca and Intecma, has
IK interview: The insider perspective on plastic packaging
In the context of the ongoing debate about plastics packaging and sustainability, Elisabeth Skoda discusses recycling and recyclate goals and
How could revisions to the EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive affect flexibles?
Today, work being done around the revision of the European Commission’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD) is considering
Origin Group launches SnappD for recyclable sachets
The Origin Group has launched a new business unit, SnappD, which the company says offers "first of its kind&
Arjowiggins launches new antimicrobial surface treatment
Arjowiggins has launched an antimicrobial surface treatment for paper products that it says inhibits the ability of bacteria and viruses
Finalist interview: Mi Terro’s materials made from agricultural waste
In this edition of our interviews with the Sustainability Awards 2021 finalists, Mi Terro tells us about its ambitions to
Camvac launches 60% rPET barrier lidding film
Camvac’s latest commercial development is a mono-material barrier film made from 60% post-consumer recycled PET. This new
Unpacking the potential of Xampla’s 100% plant protein film
Earlier this month, we reported on a new film developed by the University of Cambridge and Xampla that is made
Sainsbury’s to roll out recycling system for flexible plastics
Following a successful trial in the North East of England recycling polypropylene (PP) film in selected stores, UK supermarket chain
Finalist interview: Columbus’ Egg biodegradable films from IUV
In the first of our interviews with the Sustainability Awards 2021 finalists, we talk with IUV, a plastics-free packaging