Flexibles
News and analysis on the latest innovations, trends and developments in flexible packaging – from sustainability to functionality and more.
Amcor incorporates up to 100% PCR into winter-compatible de-icing salt packs
Amcor upfronts its range of rigid and flexible packaging solutions for de-icing salt, designed for easy pouring and storage,
Mechanically recycled polymer portfolio unveiled by Borealis and Borouge
Borealis and Borouge have revealed a global portfolio of mechanically recycled, post-industrial and consumer recyclates and compounds, expected to
Edible packaging film to dissolve in hot water while food cooks
NakedPak is developing an edible, food-grade packaging film that dissolves in hot water while a meal is cooked – all
Taking a closer look at Babybel’s paper packaging roadmap
After revealing its intent to wrap all Babybel cheese snacks in paper by 2027 – a move expected to cut 60%
Carbios and Wankai New Materials to construct PET biorecycling plant in China
Carbios and Wankai New Materials have signed a definitive agreement establishing a strategic partnership for the large-scale deployment of
All Babybel cheese snacks to be packaged in paper by 2027
The Bel Group plans to package all its Babybel cheese snacks in responsibly sourced paper by 2027, aligning with its
New from Ahlstrom: a lightweight, recyclable, heat-sealable barrier paper
In this edition of our ‘In Conversation With…’ series, we hear about an upcoming barrier paper from Ahlstrom – FSC-certified,
Amcor announces 2025/26 Lift Off challenge for start-ups
Amcor has launched its Lift-Off Winter 2025/26 Challenge inviting start-ups worldwide to collaborate on sustainable packaging solutions,
Fych’s EIC-funded facility drives multilayer plastics recycling technology
Closing a Series A funding round with over €6 million in grants and equity, Fych Technologies plans to build an
Compostable wood pulp films recommended to replace polymer-based glitter
Futamura recommends the use of its certified compostable, fibre-based NatureFlex films to manufacture glitter in line with upcoming EU
Cortec introduces re-pulpable, biodegradable barrier paper
Cortec has unveiled its new EcoBio Barrier Paper, a ‘recyclable, re-pulpable, biodegradable’ barrier paper without PFAS or intentionally added
CEFLEX appoints new leadership team
The Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging initiative (CEFLEX) has announced a new leadership team to guide the next phase of