Flexibles
News and analysis on the latest innovations, trends and developments in flexible packaging – from sustainability to functionality and more.
How R-LDPE flexibles could help tackle recycled material shortages
Mark Victory, Senior Editor Recycling at ICIS, explores the reasons behind shortages in recycled materials, and what steps could be
Sealed Air makes thermoformable webs recycle-ready
Sealed Air has evolved its range of thermoformable food packaging webs to make them recycle-ready. The company’s CRYOVAC
Building a coherent circular economy: The view from the industry
Over the past few weeks, we have been asking representatives from key organizations across the packaging industry two questions: What
Extended Producer Responsibility Part 3: PepsiCo – the Brand owner perspective
In the third part of our series on extended producer responsibility (EPR), in collaboration with CEFLEX, Victoria Hattersley spoke with
Flexopack debuts mono-material thermoforming film
Flexopack has developed a new mono-material thermoforming film solution that it says can be used for the “most demanding
Researchers develop polymer film made from 100% natural ingredients
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have created a polymer film made from 100% plant protein that requires no chemical
Collection of flexible packaging waste is central to achieving a circular economy, says CEFLEX
A collaboration of European companies, associations, and organisations representing the flexibles value chain have agreed a common position on the
Confectionery in paper – more than a gimmick?
In recent weeks and months, we have seen a flurry of announcements of confectionery brands moving some of their packaging
Retail and FMCG leaders back fund to boost flexible plastic recycling
Mars UK, Mondelēz, Nestlé, PepsiCo and Unilever have collaborated to form a €1.2 million fund that aims to help
B&C Group agrees €900 million deal for Schur Flexibles
The owner of Schur Flexibles, private investment firm Lindsay Goldberg, has agreed to sell its controlling stake in the company
Avantium interview: Where are we now with PEF?
Last year, we published an interview with Tom van Aken, CEO of Avantium, about the environmental benefits of the plant-
A closer look at Ritter Sport’s “Mini Mix” paper pouch packaging
Alfred Ritter GmbH & Co. KG recently switched its Ritter Sport “Mini Mix” packaging from trays wrapped in plastic film