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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 month of October.
These include 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 X (formerly Twitter) feeds of sister publications Packaging Digest and PlasticsToday.
You can find the "live" stream at Breaking News in Flexible Packaging November.
Sidel expands overwrapping portfolio with EvoFilm stretch film technology.
Sidel’s latest stretch film technology, EvoFilm Stretch, is designed to offer the beverage, food, home and personal care (FHPC) markets a new sustainable solution for secondary packaging.@Sidel_ #EcoFilmStrech #StrechFilmtechnology #packaging https://t.co/3l5s3Zw1mf
Following a successful trial in Tesco stores, Walkers is rolling out new outer paper packaging across all Walkers Baked multipacks.
We’re swapping plastic for paper! Following a successful trial – a first in the UK for savoury snacks – we're rolling out Walkers Baked paper multipacks nationwide, with outer packaging that can be recycled at home. Another step closer to our 2030 snack packaging ambition
Flexible Packaging Association: US Dept. of Commerce import duties on South Korean & Thai aluminum foil products will cause loss of American manufacturing jobs and raise prices for household products.
If finalized in its current state, the DOC's import duties on South Korean & Thai aluminum foil products will cause loss of American manufacturing jobs and raise prices for household products. https://t.co/WaZg9o3eMw
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and LUT University develop new environmentally friendly cellulose-based film for packaging solutions with industry partners.
Welcome to our new ExpandFibre Ecosystem project - Films For Future (F3): aiming to develop an easily recyclable, cellulose-based film material for packaging applications. Read the new article about the project:https://t.co/1hqYR2iUaf pic.twitter.com/ArE30b3u9G
Amcor provides recycle-ready packaging for UK’s “Flexible Plastic Pack of the Year”.
@SaputoInc and @amcorpackaging have designed new flexible #recyclable packaging for @CathedralCity's pre-grated cheese. Read more on the change that saw the partners awarded 'Flexible Plastic Pack of the Year’ at the UK Packaging Awards 2023https://t.co/S1Up8vghTi
Marketing blog about dog poop bags and packaging design.
When a #brand changes #packaging, it can be a big deal. In today's guest post on The Marketing Sage @Phillip_Oakley shares his experience and perspective with - of all things - dog poop bags. https://t.co/dVEXJebk55#packagng #packagingchanges @earthrated @mpslater pic.twitter.com/eOwu5D3h6V
Mura Technology to open its first commercial-scale HydroPRS advanced plastic recycling plant in Teesside, UK, for “unrecyclable” flexible and rigid mixed plastics.
.@MuraTechnology is opening its first commercial-scale HydroPRS advanced plastic recycling plant in Teesside, UK, processing ‘unrecyclable’ flexible and rigid mixed plastics into recycled hydrocarbon feedstocks for repeated plastic productionhttps://t.co/pnTI7lsRtj
Don’t let nonrecyclable flexible packaging haunt you this Halloween.
Don’t Be Haunted By Non-Recyclable #Candy Packaging Two new options help Americans responsibly dispose of the #packaging for the $3.1 billion worth bite-sized, individually wrapped treats sold during #Halloween. Check them out here: https://t.co/NucLVdR2ef pic.twitter.com/y08Tb9geih
Bigger bags, bigger sustainability gains: flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs) to be made with 30% recycled content.
Sustainable collaboration Flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs), known as big bags, will be made with 30% recycled content. https://t.co/ys7u3rywAd#FamilyOfPioneers #Sustainability #Packaging #SustainablePackaging #CircularEconomy #Recycling #BigBags #FIBC pic.twitter.com/8yeG6Rgok0
Tesco stores have collected more than 2,000 tonnes of flexible packaging since 2021.
In 2021, we rolled out soft plastic recycling points across all our large UK stores and have collected over 2000 tonnes of soft plastic to date. Here’s a little reminder of the packaging that can be dropped at the in-store points! #RecycleWeek @WRAP_UK pic.twitter.com/7LqvseVVRp
Meijer is first nationwide retailer to carry Bolthouse Farms’ Earthbound Farm Organic Mini Peeled Carrots packaged in home compostable biodegradable bags.
Meijer is first nationwide retailer to carry Bolthouse Farms' Earthbound Farm Organic Mini Peeled Carrots packaged in home compostable bags #packaging https://t.co/atkV7YeVp5 pic.twitter.com/E0nFCvirQZ
Today no, someday yes: SPC reminds us Not to put flexible packaging into curbside bins. Films wreak havoc in recycling facilities.
For most of the US, curbside bins are a familiar system for collecting recyclables. However, we cannot (and should not!) put flexible films into curbside bins. Coverage on flexibles from SPC Advance sessions here: https://t.co/RJGoSV8nNf pic.twitter.com/ws94eDkHli
Confection brand introduces India’s first compostable flexible packaging.
Pakka and Brawny Bear have introduced India's first compostable flexible packaging, aiming to tackle environmental issues in the packaging industry.#Cargo #logistics #Packaging #warehouse #materialhandling #packagingsolutions #cargohandling Read More: https://t.co/TfA8Wnn1LB pic.twitter.com/IR3JRC6EGk
Bagged coffee signals the start of Christmas/holiday-themed packaging season.
The #Christmas holiday-themed #packaging season arrives: Lavazza and Rifle Paper Co.'s limited-edition Holiday Blend #coffee features charming hand-painted illustrations https://t.co/QMtvLgtacP pic.twitter.com/yQ4ufzBzFS
Standout sustainable flexible packaging from Pack Expo Las Vegas.
Pack Expo Las Vegas delivered a variety of show-stopping #products and ideas, including these standout recyclable flexible #packaging innovations: https://t.co/FWZ0cMq4Ba pic.twitter.com/z16Er53DYB
LCA of flexible vs rigid packaging of a chicken.
LCA of flexible vs rigid packaging of a chicken. pic.twitter.com/4g55FnNIHt
Solvay launches new ultra-high barrier PVDC coating solution for more sustainable pharmaceutical blister films
Solvay launches new ultra-high barrier PVDC coating solution for more sustainable pharmaceutical blister films #innovation #packaging https://t.co/049XBZ84xa @SolvayGroup pic.twitter.com/TBKsMoQXPj
This is why THC pouches of gummies that have kid-friendly designs should be banned.
This was reported to MoEY as a pic of the package with the sweets that children from St. Ann’s Bay Primary ate which caused them to vomit and hallucinate. Over 60 primary school students had to be taken to hospital. Parents please beware!! pic.twitter.com/Kf2HhROzIA
£1M Prosperity Partnership project aims to revolutionize flexible packaging.
£1M Prosperity Partnership project is set to revolutionise #sustainable flexible packaging. Led by Prof. Koon-Yang Lee @imperialcollege in collaboration @Unilever, @OfficialUoM @UniversityLeeds. #PackagingInnovationhttps://t.co/q4jxrIL14D
SPG’s new RB Q is a thermoformable high-barrier film optimized for packaging cheese.
New solution for flexible packaging RB Q Full notice https://t.co/0xFJ51SlYr#Envases #Packaging
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