Flexibles
News and analysis on the latest innovations, trends and developments in flexible packaging – from sustainability to functionality and more.
Stretch hood film with PCR content revealed by ExxonMobil and Reifenhäuser
ExxonMobil Signature Polymers and Reifenhäuser have collaborated on a ‘high-performance’ stretch hood film incorporating up to 35% post-consumer
CCL to expand sleeve material portfolio with Sleever acquisition
CCL Industries has signed a binding Option Agreement to acquire shrink sleeve company Sleever, a move anticipated to expand its
‘Impossible’ Chupa Chups packaging promotes new, ‘easier-to-open’ wrapper
To market the launch of its ‘easier-to-open’ wrapper, Chupa Chups has unveiled the ‘final boss’ of lollipop packaging
Over 95% of Lego packaging was paper-based in 2025, annual report suggests
According to its Annual Report 2025, over 95% of Lego’s sold packaging by weight was made of paper-based
Replace flexible plastics with paper, suggests Ellen MacArthur Foundation
A new report from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation recommends paper as an alternative to flexible plastic packaging, setting out criteria
Amcor invests in production line for ‘recycle-ready’ films
Amcor has announced its investment in a new production line at its Amcor Flexibles site in Lugo di Vicenza, Italy,
Pallet wrappings and straps officially exempt from PPWR’s reuse targets
The European Commission has officially exempted businesses that use pallet wrappings and straps from the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation’
AIMPLAS develops recyclable barrier coatings in microalgae project
Plastics Technology Centre AIMPLAS has revealed its participation in the European MULTIPLY project, including developing recyclable barrier coatings and active
BOPET lidding film with anti-fog properties revealed by Cosmo Films
Cosmo Films has launched an anti-fog, transparent BOPET lidding film for food packaging – intending to prevent condensation, boost visual
High-barrier paper platform from ProAmpac targets dry food packaging
ProAmpac’s new high-barrier packaging platform is set to help dry food brands transition from multilayer structures to recyclable,
Mondi upgrades spice packaging with recyclable, high-barrier paper
Prymat is packaging its dried seasoning in Mondi’s high-barrier paper, aspiring to balance recyclability and low CO2 impact
UV-tagged labels from Polytag, Saica Flex and Paragon track recycling data
Polytag, Saica Flex, and Paragon Inks have teamed up to print invisible UV tags on packaging labels and track item-