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.

Stretch- and Shrink-Sleeve Labels Market projected to grow from $14.4 billion to $18.9 billion 2021-2026.

Stretch Sleeve & Shrink Sleeve Labels Market projected to grow from $14.4 billion in 2021 to $18.9 billion by 2026, at a CAGR of 5.6% #plastic #packaging https://t.co/hSK9zepWLZ
— PlasticsToday (@plasticstoday) November 29, 2021

Flexible Packaging Market at 5.4% CAGR to reach $400 billion by end of 2027.

Flexible #Packaging Market Worth $ 400 Bn by end of 2027 at a CAGR of 5.4% https://t.co/TnEWnajki6
— Packaging Digest (@packagingdigest) November 29, 2021

Morrisons takes charge of recycling.

@Morrisons, a UK-based supermarket, will become the first supermarket to own its #recycling operations!
It will turn hard-to-recycle flexible food packaging into plastic flakes, pellets and boards, which will then be used in their stores
https://t.co/nRZmleBZ4f #circularESSEC
— ESSEC Global Circular Economy Chair (@CircularESSEC) November 29, 2021

Summit addresses Asia’s problem.

Asia consumes more non-recyclable flexible packaging material than any other region. Private sector innovation is the key to making more types plastic materials like these reusable or recyclable. Learn more at the #OceanSummit Asia-Pacific. https://t.co/X8Jp1ezh98 pic.twitter.com/EWV5BeynsZ
— IFC EastAsiaPacific (@IFC_EAP) November 29, 2021

Sealed Air, SABIC, Tesco, team for advanced recycled plastic.

Nice to see highlighted the work we did with @SABIC, @plasticenergy, and @Tesco to create new food-grade packaging from recycled flexible plastic. #AdvancedRecycling is key to preventing plastic from becoming waste. https://t.co/3mhqz0zzhj
— Sealed Air Corporation (@Sealed_Air) November 23, 2021

Savoury Snacks Europe signs flexible packaging agreement.

ESA members strive to improve the #circularity of their packaging

But they also need forward-looking and progressive policies to make that happen.

Read here the cross-industry position paper of the flexible packaging value chain we have co-signed: https://t.co/1EBf8ithcW pic.twitter.com/82FuL2hRS3
— Savoury Snacks Europe (@ESA_Snacks) November 23, 2021

Flexible packaging designed for circularity with Dow.

My colleague and friend @SpikezJulie recently spoke with @SeventhGen about flexible packaging innovation and the importance of designing products for #circularity. Watch the latest episode of Looped In for more: https://t.co/nsiQ4RgD0F
— Jeff Wooster (@JeffWoosterRS) November 22, 2021

Flexible packaging reimagined for Renaissance portraits.

Packaging as Renaissance portraiture by Dutch artist Suzanne Jongmanshttps://t.co/3i9BFZ4Ybq pic.twitter.com/7b4mO8wB7M
— Cora Harrington (@lingerie_addict) November 21, 2021

Flexible packaging replacement made from crab shells and trees.

New flexible plastic packaging replacement made from crab shells and trees - These days companies are increasingly touting their earth-friendly, sustainable and renewable materials like compostable plastic cups and straws. https://t.co/Mj9XQ1Sr8w #life pic.twitter.com/qwLRalFZUT
— ReallyGood.com (@ReallyGood_com) November 21, 2021

Pssst: here's a sneak peek at Flexible Packaging Assn. award entries.

The entries are in for FPA's 2022 Achievement Award Competition, featuring the latest #FlexiblePackaging innovations! pic.twitter.com/jhYospg2mP
— FPA (@FlexPackOrg) November 17, 2021

Glenroy TruRenu with Trex enables Store Drop-Off recycling of pouches.

TruRenu Store Drop-Off Recyclable Pouches help drive the circular economy. Learn more at https://t.co/1NlEL4CQS7 #NationalRecyclingDay #flexiblepackaging #storedropoff #CircularEconomy pic.twitter.com/cb7GBoCxjA
— Glenroy, Inc. (@GlenroyInc) November 15, 2021

PepsiCo EU talks flexible circularity.

Advancing circularity of flexible packaging: What's at the stake and how do we get there ? Archana Jagannathan, @PepsiCoEU, Paolo Glerean, Recyclass and @BXLSeanK will discuss on the 17 Nov 2021, 14:30. pic.twitter.com/UjEX2HfNDe
— EBSummit (@ebsummiteurope) November 12, 2021

Bags come full circle as Dow advanced recycling tech helps pave Meijer parking lot using bags.

Meijer brings recycled #plastic bags #packaging full circle to MI store parking lot in pilot program using Dow technology #circularity https://t.co/xqNQSuVs7t
— PlasticsToday (@plasticstoday) November 11, 2021

Two advanced recycling firms confirmed that our Recycle Ready Retort RT-3000 pouches meet the criteria for chemical recycling. This ensures that our mono-material structure is truly a circular solution.#flexiblepackaging #sustainablepackaging #sustainabilty #chemicalrecycling
— ProAmpac (@ProAmpac) November 10, 2021

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for flexible packaging.

Unpacking Extended Producer Responsibility: a critical convenor of circularity for (flexible) packaging. @JoachimQuoden of EXPRA spoke to #MissionCircular about it...

https://t.co/SGB6JA9Enl #packaging #recycling pic.twitter.com/pWV2qoAYIT
— CEFLEX (@MissionCircular) November 10, 2021

What's in-store: Coveris, Tesco, and chicken brand Moy Park commercialize recyclable pouch.

New to our Innovation Zone - Flexible packaging supplier Coveris has been working with Tesco chicken supplier Moy Park to launch a new recyclable mono-material stand-up pouch. The new pouches will be used on Tesco’s ready-to-eat BBQ Chicken Breast Pieces. #packaging pic.twitter.com/rtugIb7tp3
— ThePackHub: Packaging innovation experts (@ThePackHub) November 9, 2021

Watch Glenroy’s food waste-reduction presentation.

At Pack Expo Las Vegas, Evan Arnold, VP of Business Development at Glenroy, Inc.® presented “Eye on the Environment: Combating Food Waste with Flexible Packaging." Watch the full presentation here https://t.co/2ECUBJAJ3O pic.twitter.com/fmf9uQWRXy
— Glenroy, Inc. (@GlenroyInc) November 4, 2021

Circular capacity needs require more recycling.

Graham Houlder @MissionCircular talking about how to make flexible packaging circular at #SustainPackEU. Mechanical recycling capacity will need to double and chemical recycling will be needed too. The EU #PPWD will be a key enabler. pic.twitter.com/484jql3MKk
— Landmark Public Affairs (@LandmarkPubAff) November 4, 2021

Shur Flexibles' bread packaging concept.

@SchurFlexibles have developed a concept for bread packaging. The Eco-String bread bag is fastened with a drawstring, a concept that is already used for the packaging of cotton pads. All the pack consists of the same, recyclable mono PP or PE film.https://t.co/kNFvifWnqR pic.twitter.com/tASuaFiQax
— ThePackHub: Packaging innovation experts (@ThePackHub) November 3, 2021

Check out the 10 advanced recycling technologies for flexibles.

70% of plastic waste in the ocean is flexible and multi-material packaging. Explore ten advanced recycling technologies and how they can process these hard-to-recycle #plastics: https://t.co/D0up6ghx7R

Supported by: @DowNewsroom pic.twitter.com/vepsnXBhd3
— Economist Impact (@economistimpact) November 2, 2021

Latest FlexPack Voice issue is hot off the virtual press.

We’re excited to share the latest from the #FlexiblePackaging industry with you in the November/December edition of our FlexPack Voice® magazine! https://t.co/IuE2AY5Y9T
— FPA (@FlexPackOrg) November 1, 2021

A PCR milestone for flexible films.

We are excited to announce a significant milestone in the large-scale use of PCR for flexible film applications. Collaborating with Charter Next Generation, we are increasing the supply of sustainable films for packaging to advance a circular economy. https://t.co/sJFnURwWrQ
— NOVA Chemicals (@NOVAChemicals) November 1, 2021

Edible stock sachets, anyone?

Introducing our brand new invention: edible stock sachets made from peas!

We’re working on making all our packaging recyclable, reusable or compostable, and these sachets made in partnership with natural packaging experts, Xampla, will help us get there pic.twitter.com/HlYbSpa7ap
— Gousto (@goustocooking) October 26, 2021

PepsiCo #Reflex aims to increase collection and recycling rates.

We're thrilled to be partnering with @NestleEU to launch our new project in Poland, called #Reflex.

The project aims to the collection & recycling rates of flexible packaging in by giving it a second life in the construction, transport, or furniture making industries. pic.twitter.com/SP8hYI1DpH
— PepsiCoEU (@PepsiCoEU) October 25, 2021

Dow Packaging gains APR recognition.

We're proud to announce that three of our products recently received @APRrecycles Recognition, exceeding the strictest criteria for recycling PE film and #FlexiblePackaging. This is another critical step in our commitment to sustainable packaging.
— Dow Packaging (@DowPackaging) October 19, 2021

Jabil Packaging Solutions announces its reinvention of the wipes container. FusePack wipes packaging combines the most powerful features of multiple different packaging substrates, leveraging the best elements of rigid and flexible components. https://t.co/O9ApIAFALf
— Tim DeRosett (@TimDeRosett) October 19, 2021

Mondi and Vafo Group unleash recyclable dog food packaging for leading Finnish brand Hau-Hau Champion https://t.co/QinYFEn38j
— PressReleaseFinder (@prfinder) October 14, 2021

If you are in the flexible packaging industry, register now for this webinar to learn how to redesign your #flexiblepackaging for sustainability while maintaining the mechanical performance you need. https://t.co/JXQB39biFC #sustainable pic.twitter.com/xAHStVrE04
— ExxonMobil Chemical (@XOM_Chemical) October 13, 2021

Global Stick #Packaging Market will see an incremental spend of about $82 million, growing at a CAGR of ~5% during the five-year forecast period | SpendEdge https://t.co/gaatDBzJXc
— Packaging Digest (@packagingdigest) October 11, 2021

Obaggo Appliance Compacts PE #plastic #packaging and films into a Convenient-to-#Recycle Disk #recycling #sustainable #plastics https://t.co/dyryRvTQQq pic.twitter.com/cQkQeJ703U
— PlasticsToday (@plasticstoday) October 11, 2021

@GlenroyInc's polyethylene pouch #packaging qualifies for upcycler @Trex_Company Recycling Label to encourage PE #recycling #sustainable #plastics https://t.co/FlrN6bEtMm pic.twitter.com/wesoNmRMCa
— PlasticsToday (@plasticstoday) October 5, 2021

4 #FoodPackaging Options That Boost Shelf Life and #Sustainability and minimize #packaging and #foodwaste @DowPackaging https://t.co/mKcMxfWw7X pic.twitter.com/Jqqn6aLmWh
— Packaging Digest (@packagingdigest) October 4, 2021

Nestlé Mexico has signed an agreement with a UK company to build a chemical recycling plant capable of processing flexible plastic packaging in Mexico.

Read more here - https://t.co/oti6mjMaRr #foodprocessing #plasticrecycling #drybulk #bulkhandling pic.twitter.com/j3tQ10ESVc
— The Rotolok Group (@RotolokGroup) October 4, 2021

If you'd like to see more, check out Breaking News in Flexible Packaging September 2021.

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