Breaking News in Flexible Packaging

If you’re interested in an informative and fast read on the subject of flexible packaging, this is for you — an all-in-one location for a steady stream of curated news and developments in this dynamic market.

You’ll find regularly updated news and developments in the ever-widening world of applications for pouches, bags, films, and other types of flexible packaging sourced from supplier breakthroughs, brand launches, and other advances of interest. The content is selected from Tweets by stakeholders in the flexible packaging supply chain supplemented by content drawn from the Twitter feeds of sister publications Packaging Digest and PlasticsToday. Return to this page to quickly scroll through to see what you’ve missed.

.@FlexPackOrg's Sustainability Life
Cycle and Economic Impacts of Flexible Packaging in E-commerce Report shares 5 life cycle assessment case studies created with the EcoImpact-COMPASS® LCA software. Learn more here: https://t.co/VaUn9ytCnu pic.twitter.com/v5S1m96SsQ
— FPA (@FlexPackOrg) January 19, 2021

1) YOU'RE the rockstar - a recycling rockstar!

2) Of course

3) If it's a brand w/o a free recycling program with us, try a Zero Waste Box. Some businesses use them so you can drop-off, so keep an eye out! https://t.co/xRjq5xsAGP
— TerraCycle (@TerraCycle) January 18, 2021

Just announced: our industry breakthrough Recycle Ready Retort Pouches. RT-3000 is the newest member of the ProActive Sustainability® family that is helping meet #sustainability goals. #flexiblepackaging #sustainablepackaging #innovation #packaging https://t.co/8uRnOP3I4w pic.twitter.com/WTd8s7QxC8
— ProAmpac (@ProAmpac) January 14, 2021

Last year, Pharmacare approached the Alexir Partnership to source, print and pack a compostable pouch with a re-seal strip for their Naturopathica Vegan Life Range.
Find out more about the project here: https://t.co/mngM89VGDs #alexir #Packaging #packagingdesign pic.twitter.com/DDfI86ibwu
— Alexir Partnership (@Alexirpartner) January 13, 2021

Gear up for Valvoline's patented FlexFill pouches aimed to rev up user convenience in tight spaces and reduce product waste https://t.co/GwKQVPTvsl
— Packaging Digest (@packagingdigest) January 11, 2021

Join us in welcoming @rapid_rap to the ProAmpac family! Together with RAP, we’ll serve our customers with an enhanced sustainable product offering, now including ready-to-eat flexible packaging. Read more here. https://t.co/6nIWkLeuQi pic.twitter.com/5IbYE8kqVf
— ProAmpac (@ProAmpac) January 11, 2021

.@hubergroup is sharing insights on PrintCYC, a value chain initiative for the recycling of printed films. https://t.co/9tfSU22voF pic.twitter.com/1K8yB1xjSk
— FPA (@FlexPackOrg) January 11, 2021

The January/February issue of FlexPack VOICE™, your source for essential industry information, including spotlights on cutting edge flexible packaging designs, sustainability discussions, advocacy efforts, member profiles, and more, is available now! https://t.co/dMWtsBftov pic.twitter.com/iw4QHWcN44
— FPA (@FlexPackOrg) January 7, 2021

Fresh-Lock Unlocked: An Inside Look at Resealable Flexible Packaging with Todd Meussling who discloses developments that include recyclable #plastic zippers and sensory interaction #pouch https://t.co/ogpgyExpLt pic.twitter.com/cuaWjWZBII
— PlasticsToday (@plasticstoday) January 6, 2021

Generic pouches with applied labels vs. digitally printed packaging.

We love seeing before and after photos from our customers!

Check out the before and after from our friends at Les Belles Récoltes de Charlevoix, produced by ePac Vancouver. #flexiblepackaging #granolapackaging #digitalprint pic.twitter.com/Qwjzltfpox
— ePac Flexible Packaging (@ePacFlexibles) January 5, 2021

Quest for Best #Sustainability Leads Grower @ForwardGreens on journey from PET clamshells to Flexible #foodpackaging #packaging https://t.co/MNgH3VqDMl pic.twitter.com/nDnj8iaLas
— Packaging Digest (@packagingdigest) January 4, 2021

This is NOT a drill. (We wouldn′t tease about the squeeze.)
Look for Jif® Natural Squeeze peanut butter online and in stores SOON! pic.twitter.com/S7nlGYZ7Sq
— Jif® Peanut Butter (@Jif) January 4, 2021

European REFUCOAT Project @aimplas Active #Bioplastic #plastic #FoodPackaging #packaging is Renewable #Recyclable #Sustainable and protects against Salmonella https://t.co/NJ27JTPzPA pic.twitter.com/TnPE2ZEAZP
— PlasticsToday (@plasticstoday) December 29, 2020

GPI's Striking, Recyclable Hybrid Bag/Box #Ecommerce #Packaging that Ships in Its Own Container (SIOC) Improves Consumer Convenience, Minimizes Pkg Materials https://t.co/BkmpB36vTr
— Packaging Digest (@packagingdigest) December 21, 2020

Innovators are hard at work finding recycling solutions. Industry experts just paved a parking lot with recycled plastic film. PLASTICS’ #NEMOforAsphalt project shows us a way forward. https://t.co/t9uFFLdwdC
— PLASTICS_US (@PLASTICS_US) December 17, 2020

Looking to boost recyclability and power a transition to a #circulareconomy for #flexiblepackaging?

These design guidelines give clarity structures & innovations to make

Open source collaboration of 100's of stakeholders across the value chain

https://t.co/FmUpU4pQ0h pic.twitter.com/AY6J8ZtHS6
— CEFLEX (@MissionCircular) December 16, 2020

Amcor and @MarsGlobal will launch the industry’s first recyclable microwavable rice pouch beginning in 2021. Our three-year partnership has resulted in our latest breakthrough product. Find out more: https://t.co/U8qoFr655j pic.twitter.com/Y7oojX2BYP
— Amcor (@amcorpackaging) December 15, 2020

Amcor Launches in Europe First Recyclable Shrink Bag for #FoodPackaging: Eco-Tite R meets PE #plastics stream requirements and is engineered to maximize shelf life, maintain food safety, and reduce food waste for meat, poultry, and cheese https://t.co/SGaTFQdcO0 pic.twitter.com/QcEOFj9PvS
— PlasticsToday (@plasticstoday) December 7, 2020

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