Author Archives: Flexible Packaging
Futamura Launches First Compostable Ovenable Film
Futamura, a leader in sustainable cellulose films, announces the launch of a new product to market, ‘NatureFlex 30NVO’, an ovenable grade of its landmark compostable NatureFlex films. Read more: Futamura Launches First Compostable Ovenable Film
Fraser Introduces Static Elimination Bar
Industrial static control specialist Fraser Anti-Static Techniques will launch the powerful XIFOS 33 long-range static eliminator at the K Trade Fair. Read more: Fraser Introduces Static Elimination Bar
Dow Presents Adhesive For Metal Lamination
Dow presents new ADCOTE L76-500 high-solids adhesive for high speed metal lamination. The solvent-based adhesive enables production efficiency with good wettability on aluminium and metallized films. Read more: Dow Presents Adhesive For Metal Lamination
SPC Issues Challenge For Sustainable Protective Packaging
The Sustainable Packaging Coalition launches the Protective Packaging Design Challenge for entrepreneurs and start-ups to submit ideas for sustainable protective packaging solutions. Read more: SPC Issues Challenge For Sustainable Protective Packaging
Smartfood Launches Popcorn Snack Pack
Smartfood launches ready-to-eat popcorn in a sleek new packaging design that looks as good as it tastes. Read more: Smartfood Launches Popcorn Snack Pack
FPA Award Deadline Approaching
The deadline to enter the 2020 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition is October 25, 2019. Read more: FPA Award Deadline Approaching
Exponential Growth Forecast for Cannabis Packaging
Demand for cannabis product packaging is anticipated to reach $278 million in 2019, increasing 31 percent per year to $1.1 billion in 2024. Read more: Exponential Growth Forecast for Cannabis Packaging
Dow and Mespack To Collaborate on Recyclability
Dow is working together with Mespack, one of the leading manufacturers of horizontal form/fill/seal (HFFS) packaging machines, to develop a holistic understanding of the processability and machinability of stand-up pouches being designed for recyclability. Read more: Dow and Mespack To Collaborate on Recyclability
FPA Lays Out The Case For Flexible Packaging
The FPA’s recent brochure, “Sustain the World: the Case for Flexible Packaging,” presents six LCA case studies, each of which evaluates common packaging formats for their environmental impacts with a cradle-to-grave boundary. Read more: FPA Lays Out The Case For Flexible Packaging
Bobst Inking System Wins Sustainability Award
A pioneering duo of Bobst innovations, Ink-on-Demand (IoDTM) and DigiColor, won gold at the Fachpack Sustainability Awards in the machinery category. Read more: Bobst Inking System Wins Sustainability Award