Breaking News in Flexible Packaging April 2023

Rick Lingle | Apr 28, 2023

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 for the April 2023.

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.

April's content includes rPP-content bulk bags, PP film that extends shelf life, recycling program diverts 2.7+ million pounds of films, Huhtamaki's monomaterial packaging, Dow's RecycleReady Technology makes news, cyclodextrin's role in active packaging films, Huhtamaki's monomaterial flexible packaging, Sempack's development of a paper-based vrsion of its unique conical stand-up pouch, Amcor and Tyson Foods project that cut food packaging film's carbon footprint up to 70%, French startup Cilkoa's barrier transparent ceramic film for paper food packaging, Fres-co System USA's Nextpak recycle-ready, all-polyethylene gusseted retail coffee package, and more.

May's "live stream" of Breaking News in Flexible Packaging can be found here.

Big new sustainable packaging option: recycled-content polypropylene bulk bags aka FIBCs.

If pouches can use recycled content, why not super-sized PP bulk bags that hold tons of product? FlexSack's Patrick Williams filled us in on the company's new recyclable flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs) made with rPP at the #PowderShow #packaging pic.twitter.com/aBB8CM5jK2

Copol Intl. introduces new polypropylene film that extends shelf life, improves food safety, and reduces waste.

Our member Copol International is revolutionizing the food packaging industry with its polypropylene film that extends shelf life, improves food safety, and reduces waste. With our funding, they're developing a compostable alternative to plastic. https://t.co/2SmV4uz2xP pic.twitter.com/uf4I5ImKzC

Innovative recycling program diverts 2.7+ million pounds of flexible films from landfill.

RRS completed the #MaterialsRecovery for the Future Project, analyzing TotalRecycle's material #recycling facility (MRF)! "Films and flexible packaging represent one of the largest categories of #PlasticPackaging," said RRSer Anne Johnson. Read more: https://t.co/HlKVBJ2qzB pic.twitter.com/DxV38YzBsF

Huhtamaki launches monomaterial flexible packaging.

Huhtamaki is to launch three unique and powerful sustainable flexible packaging innovations. Our game-changing technology provides a unique combination of best in-class protection, full recyclability and affordability. Read more: https://t.co/kXhTN2VkGy pic.twitter.com/cPmd4h1ngy

Dow's RecycleReady Technology is first compatibilizer to obtain a RecyClass Recyclability Approval.

New #RecyClass #Recyclability Approval@DowPackaging's RecycleReady Technology is compatible with the EU flexible polyethylene (PE) recycling stream. It is the 1st compatibilizer to obtain a RecyClass Recyclability Approval.https://t.co/mNSxDKsEn7#FlexiblePackaging pic.twitter.com/qF5MK31urm

Cyclodextrin's role in active packaging films to prolong shelf life and reduce food waste.

Could I incorporate CDs into films to have advanced, active food packaging? Or is there any other way #cyclodextrin can contribute to shelf life of sensitive products? Click and learn...https://t.co/ugqdmZpbfl

Fraunhofer develops new types of bioplastics with Polifilm Extrusion GmbH.

New types of #bioplastics for #industry!In the #project #RUBIO, we developed with POLIFILM EXTRUSION GmbH new types of PBS for commercial #bioplastic products. #Recyclable & #biodegradable, processing with standard equipment: https://t.co/6gRyrc8ajX#circulareconomy #recycling pic.twitter.com/DqBiAs1KRw

Sempack, makers of the unique conical stand-up pouch, is developing a paper-based version.

#Sempack is a flexible packaging #manufacturer developed by #Semco, a Monaco-based company specialized in Rigid #eco-responsible #packaging.https://t.co/HLh2f1H54t pic.twitter.com/X0hf5TjQNE

Got a bad code for your paper-based flexible packaging? Markem-Imaje SmartDate Xtra ribbons are optimized for that emerging format.

Our ​ Markem-Imaje SmartDate® Xtra ribbons are perfect for rough or paper-based flexible film packaging, ensuring long-lasting, high-quality coding from production to customer. ​Try our ribbons today by requesting a sample: https://t.co/3S3uIItJJb ​#packaging #sustainable pic.twitter.com/ntIKRl4gUz

Amcor and Tyson Foods cut food packaging film's carbon footprint up to 70%.

Amcor and @TysonFoods Cut Film's #CarbonFootprint Up to 70%Their latest partnership is for the brand's @JimmyDean egg bites and frittatas, which are now are packaged in @amcorpackaging's AmPrima #recycle ready forming/non-forming #flexiblefilm: https://t.co/bZXcc2M5Hh pic.twitter.com/lfxh1WWeVg

Michelman highlights innovative coatings for flexible packaging.

Michelman's innovative coatings for flexible packaging at Pamex 2023 https://t.co/QJwGUHWuMG via @Packman_India

Barrier paper packaging: French startup Cilkoa introduces a water- and oxygen-resistant transparent ceramic film to line paper food packaging.

Though paper packaging seems eco-friendly, it's often lined with unrecyclable plastic. To make paper food packaging truly sustainable, @cilkoa has created a water- and oxygen-resistant ceramic film to line paper materials. #changenow2023 https://t.co/rA27jmEVMX

Fres-co System USA's recycle-ready, all-polyethylene gusseted retail coffee package, Nextpak, is the first high-barrier package approved for the store drop-off NexTrex Recycling Program.

With the NexTrex® Certification, Fres-co System USA, Inc. is primed to help coffee brands, roasteries, and manufacturers accelerate time to market for recycle-ready, high-barrier, flexible packaging. Learn more here: https://t.co/JBlSZ2vvsj

Can paper packaging outperform plastic packaging in terms of functionality, cost-effectiveness, and durability? And is it more sustainable?

Is it possible for #paper #packaging to exceed #plastic in its performance for #foodpackaging?Let's see if the numbers add up to prove that #paperpackaging is the best #sustainable choice for food products: https://t.co/I0eGgOUWl7 pic.twitter.com/y4DNpKISoq

Dow and Avery Dennison co-develop hotmelt label adhesive that enables polyolefin film labels to be mechanically recycled together.

Dow and @AveryDennison have co-developed a new hotmelt label adhesive solution that enables polyolefin film labels & polypropylene or polyethylene (PP/PE) #packaging to be mechanically recycled together.Read more at FoodBev Media. #sustainabilityhttps://t.co/jhsHD8cGKX

Inside judging of the 2023 FPA flexible packaging awards.

The judging for the 2023 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition has come and gone! Take a look inside the judges exerperience in FlexPack VOICE®. https://t.co/E0ETzOLIAC pic.twitter.com/zVR4mwGVrF

UPM and Henkel reveal heat-sealable packaging concept that delivers high-level grease resistance

NEWSUPM and Henkel reveal packaging concepthttps://t.co/jkx4Y44qgv#LabelNews #Printing #FlexiblePackaging #OffsetPrinting #Flexo #Labels #LabelPrinting #Packaging #Inkjet #PrintingPress pic.twitter.com/YYU1edRZkL

Flexible Paper Market projected to reach $89.46 billion by 2030 while growing 4.5% yearly.

Flexible Paper Market to Surpass USD 89.46 Billion by 2030 due to Rising Demand for Sustainable Packaging Solutions | By SNS Insider - Yahoo Finance: Flexible Paper Market to Surpass USD 89.46 Billion by 2030 due to Rising Demand for Sustainable… https://t.co/BFP0FdjnDa

Micro-Perforated Films Packaging Market to surpass $2.28 billion by 2033.

Micro Perforated Films Packaging Market to Surpass US$ 2.28 ... - Future Market Insights: Micro Perforated Films Packaging Market to Surpass US$ 2.28 ... Future Market Insights https://t.co/1LRxQfQw7Z

Virginia Tech researchers will use a $75,000 grant to explore biodegradable replacement materials, including a sugar-based film for packaging.

.@virginia_tech researchers have received a $75,000 grant to explore #biodegradable replacement #materials.Initially, the researchers will explore replacing current single-use #medical and #dentalfilm #packaging with a sugar-based material.Learn more: https://t.co/bE5duC8qx4 pic.twitter.com/mX3KAvWqU5

ProAmpac PRO-EVO Recyclable is a curbside recyclable, grease -resistant paper-based multiwall bag packaging platform.

We're excited to announce the launch of our patent-pending PRO-EVO Recyclable platforms. Learn more here: #flexiblepackaging #packaging #sustainablepackaging #sustainabilty #recyclablepackaging #recyclable #proampac

R&D 100 of the day notes a sustainably improved collation shrink film enabled by RevoLoop and Dow's DowLex film.

#RD100 Winner of the Day: More sustainable Collation Shrink Film enabled by REVOLOOP and DOWLEX GM AX01 by @DowPackaging + @PolyRafiaMX. #Packaging #RecycledPackaging https://t.co/6w0bWch4f6

Flexible Packaging Association's yearly awards program winners unveiled.

Fresh Forays in Flexible Packaging:Expanding the use of flexible packaging into a broader range of applications was a highlight of this year's #flexible #packaging design competition: https://t.co/T7uvYGyr1YSome great new innovations in our sector #Plastics #UKMfg pic.twitter.com/vCI3CIaSln

SIG's second production plant in Palghar, India, will specialize in making SIG-branded bag-in-box and spouted pouch packaging, previously marketed under Scholle IPN and Bossar brands.

SIG's new plant in Palghar which will be commissioned by the end of April. This factory has expertise in bag in box + spouted pouch packaging.Read more: https://t.co/ig9zKnGqDM pic.twitter.com/ujLjMF3NzB

Analyst sees electron high barrier packaging film market as a packaging technology "game changer". The market is expected to register a 5.6% CAGR going from $25.32 billion in 2023 to $44 billion in 2033.

Electron High Barrier Film: A Game-Changer in Packaging Technology, according to FMI Analystshttps://t.co/hF48JAUwNZ#share #packaging #growth #consumerism #trend #fuel

Chemical company Indorama Ventures and sustainable PET barrier specialist Evertis collaborate to turn flake from recycled PET trays to PET packaging films for food trays.

In a collaborative effort, @Evertis and @IVLTeam are implementing flake from recycled PET trays to produce films for similar packaging solutionsFull story: https://t.co/Odkb3WFyOJ pic.twitter.com/LwWtvT8GB2

With the acquisition of HP-Etikett, Optimum Group comprises 19 member companies in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, and Denmark.

NEWSOptimum Group acquires HP-Etiketthttps://t.co/SD1qkOedDe#LabelNews #Printing #FlexiblePackaging #OffsetPrinting #Flexo #Labels #LabelPrinting #Packaging #Inkjet #PrintingPress pic.twitter.com/h4TjSePM9z

EVOH films market for packaging is expected to grow 5.1% yearly from $5.1 billion in 2022 to $7.7 billion by 2030.

EVOH Films for Packaging Market Trends and Challenges 2023: Supporting Growth, Industry Demand, Top Players, Size-Share Estimation and Forecast Report 2023-2031Read More: https://t.co/jc799ShMzW#Packaging #Marketing #MarketingDigital #markets #MarketingStrategy #marketsize pic.twitter.com/KEBNeVyH8R

A look at cellulose film's potential for food packaging.

Can Cellulose Film Make Food Packaging Sustainable Again? via @forbes https://t.co/0x5Vn4J1fv

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