All Flexibles articles
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ArticleSüdpack unveils mono-PP pouch solution for yoghurt drink market
Südpack has launched a recyclable, mono-material polypropylene (PP) flexible pouch aimed at the drinkable yoghurt market.
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ArticleAliplast recycles over 90% of Cantina Pizzolato’s flexible plastic from wine
Aliplast and Cantina Pizzolato report that they recovered and recycled over 90% of the plastic films used to package and transport wine in 2025, contributing to the development of a circular production model.
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ArticlePET beverage can with EcoFloat sleeve revealed by ALPLA and CCL Label
ALPLA and CCL Label have developed a stackable, recyclable PET beverage can with a full-body shrink sleeve – designed to be a ‘quickly scalable’ alternative to aluminium cans.
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PodcastSustainability Perspectives: Unpacking PPRW requirements with Constantia Flexibles
August 12th was an important milestone for the PPWR, but the date was just a first step in an ongoing process, with further detailed requirements coming into force between now and 2030. Martina Schildendorfer, Innovation & Product Sustainability Manager at Constantia Flexibles, discusses industry readiness, requirements, challenges and next steps with Elisabeth Skoda.
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ArticleMondelēz International replaces PET cookie trays with FSC-certified paper
Mondelēz International has announced it has replaced the rigid PET trays for its flagship European cookies range with FSC-certified paper trays, spanning over 115 cookie products across eight brands.
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ArticleCoveris develops mono-material sleeve with 30% less material for Dr Beckmann
Coveris has unveiled its mono-material sleeve solution developed for Dr Beckmann, said to use around 30% less material than conventional shrink sleeves and help address current and evolving regulatory requirements.
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ArticleExchange for Change reveals intended producer fees for UK DRS
The Exchange for Change organisation delivering the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has announced the intended producer fees for the scheme, due to launch in October 2027.
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Article‘Flushable’ biobased packaging for household cleaning revealed by SmartSolve
SmartSolve has launched PureNil 0 – a biobased, printable and ‘flushable’ pouching material for single-dose household cleaning products, designed to disperse in water.
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ArticleAmcor and Tiptree partner on 30% PCR shrink films and pallet wrap
Amcor has collaborated with jams and preserves brand Tiptree to deliver certified 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR) films for Tiptree’s shrink films and pallet stretch wrap, aiming to help the brand prepare for upcoming UK Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) changes while maintaining logistics packaging performance.
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ArticleSunDance expands flexible pouch solution for cereal market
Print, packaging and marketing company SunDance has expanded its Pouch flexible packaging solution into the cereal market, offering an alternative to the traditional bag-in-box format.
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ArticleX-Rite Pantone’s portable spectrophotometer to optimize colour print
X-Rite Pantone has revealed its new portable spectrophotometer, eXact 2 Basic – a device set to unlock consistent colour workflows, reduce waste, and improve efficiency alongside digital workflow solutions.
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From our sponsorsA close-up look at flexible fibre-based packaging and circularity with Koehler Paper
Alexander Rauer, Head of Business Development flexible packaging paper at Koehler Paper, discusses sustainability benefits of the material, product innovations, collaborations, industry trends and more in the latest of our ‘In Conversation With…’ article series.
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ArticleWhere are we in the flexible plastic-to-paper transition?
How are the biggest names in our industry driving the transition from flexible plastics into paper-based alternatives? Reflecting on the findings of its recent report, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation highlights the progress towards improved recyclability for flexible formats, and the challenges that remain.
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ArticleWarburtons unveils new packaging re-design for 150th anniversary
Warburtons has redesigned its packaging to mark its 150th anniversary, developed in partnership with brand design agency Taxi Studio and aiming to boost brand recognition for shoppers.
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ArticleKyushu University researchers develop self-repairing film with freshness indicator
Researchers at Kyushu University have reportedly developed a flexible film embedded with a natural plant pigment that shifts colour as food spoils, giving consumers a visible signal without opening the package. The material can also repair its own cuts, keeping bacteria out during shipping and handling.
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ArticleSitma launches paper-based automated wrapping solution for furniture panels
Sitma has introduced its FlatPack automated paper-based wrapping solution for furniture panels, designed as a primary packaging system to replace plastic packaging in industrial production environments.
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ArticleCan seaweed-based films replace plastic?
Noriware recently closed a €4.3M seed round in a bid to scale its seaweed-based transparent film. The company says that its product, Norifresh, has no chemical modifications, adhesives or coatings, can be directly heat-sealed onto cardboard, and is suitable for use on existing production lines. In this interview with Jessica Farda, Noriware’s co-founder and CEO, we learn more about the key functionalities of the solution, its origin story, and its potential to scale.
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ArticleMondi introduces laser marking concept for e-commerce packaging
Mondi has unveiled a new packaging concept combining a corrugated outer box with recyclable, laser-marked flexible packaging, designed for e-commerce and bag-in-box applications.
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ArticleIPG reveals Air Pillow Film with PCR and PIR content
IPG has unveiled its new PCR Air Pillow Film, a protective void-fill packaging solution said to feature 35% third-party certified post-consumer recycled (PCR) content and 15% post-industrial recycled (PIR) content.
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ArticleFreshness-saving packs from Esseoquattro slow spoilage to avoid waste
Esseoquattro’s Ideabrill line of freshness-saving packaging is designed to slow food spoilage, reduce food waste, and separate easily for recycling.