All Flexibles articles
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ArticleUPM and Royal Vassen develop recyclable, fibre-based barrier papers
UPM Specialty Papers and Royal Vassen have collaborated to create ‘recyclable and food-safe’ barrier paper solutions for various end-use applications, designed to address requirements including oxygen and moisture barrier properties.
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ArticleThe Recycling Partnership grants over $4 million towards MRF in Houston
The Recycling Partnership has announced a $4.25 million grant to FCC Environmental Services’ materials recovery facility (MRF) in Houston, Texas, to improve its ability to recycle film and flexible packaging (FFP), supported by PepsiCo, Kraft Heinz, and the Film and Flexibles Recycling Coalition.
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ArticleFlexible Plastic Fund reports on flexible plastic collection and recycling in the UK
The Flexible Plastic Fund (FPF) has launched its FlexCollect report, consolidating over three years of learnings from the FPF FlexCollect trials which took place across 10 pilot local authorities and 160,000 households in the UK.
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ArticleBlossom Hill and partners present fibre-based, linerless tray for apricots
Blossom Hill has adopted a fibre-based, linerless packaging format for its apricots – said to be a fully recyclable, PFAS-free alternative to plastic clamshells and backing paper.
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ArticleOne Year of Transformation: adapa Group Takes Stock
A year into the transformation initiated in mid-2024, adapa Group’s CEO Noël Kasmi and Head of Group HR Aránzazu Salguero Cruz reflect on the Group’s journey and the road ahead.
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ArticleNon-profit coalition U.S Flexible Film Initiative launches
The U.S. Flexible Film Initiative (USFFI) has announced its official launch as a non-profit industry coalition, aiming to build a ‘scalable, responsible and circular’ system for the recovery and recycling of flexible plastic packaging in the United States.
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ArticleCoveris launches mono-material tortilla wrap packaging
Coveris has launched its MonoFlex Thermoform film packaging for tortilla wraps, a mono-material solution designed to replace non-recyclable, mixed material thermoforming substrates while maintaining a long shelf life.
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ArticleCortec launches ‘100% biobased’ compostable packaging film
Cortec has announced its Eco Works 100 packaging film - certified as industrially compostable by TÜV Austria and said to contain 100% USDA certified biobased content - as a replacement for petroleum-based products.
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ArticleMondelēz International and Tesco trial reduced plastic for Cadbury Crunchie multipacks
Snack company Mondelēz International has partnered with Tesco to trial a new initiative to reduce plastic packaging on Cadbury Crunchie multipacks, reducing the outer packaging by 60% per pack.
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ArticleHandle with care: unboxing the PPWR - opportunities and threats for the food industry
In this article Michael Nieuwesteeg, Helen Crowe and Serra Anker from NVC take a look at the upcoming legal requirements, standards and legislation for the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) and examine the opportunities and threats for the food industry.
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ArticleKP Snacks reduces plastic thickness for Butterkist and Hula Hoops multipacks
KP Snacks has announced it has reduced the plastic gauge (thickness) in the multipack outer packaging for its Butterkist and Hula Hoops brands, aiming to lower its environmental footprint without compromising on quality or freshness.
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ArticleAlliance to End Plastic Waste releases 2024 progress report
The Alliance to End Plastic Waste has released its Progress Report 2024: Evolving for Impact - an overview of five years of impact - and announced its 2030 strategy to create a circular economy for plastics.
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ArticleBurts Snacks cuts down on virgin plastic with 55% PCR crisp packets
Burts Snacks has implemented 55% post-consumer recycled plastic into its new crisp packets – a move expected to save around 8,000 tonnes of virgin plastic.
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ArticleSustainability Awards 2025 Finalist Interview: BOTTLESS’ refillable airless packaging system
BOTTLESS is a finalist in this year’s Sustainability Awards with its refillable Airless Pak, said to reduce plastic use by 90% and nominated in the Pre-Commercialized Driving the Circular Economy category. We spoke to CEO and founder Chiwon Yi to find out more about this innovation.
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ArticleTransparent, recyclable glassine window for paper packs designed by SiOPack
SiOPack claims to have developed a fully recyclable, food-safe, and plastic-free packaging window made from paper – a move hoped to reduce plastic waste without compromising on product visibility.
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ArticleInverted pouch from Volpak, Amcor and Menshen strives for recycling and low CO2
Volpak, Amcor, and Menshen have revealed a lightweight, mono-PE inverted pouch format designed for recyclability and reduced carbon emissions compared to rigid bottles.
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ArticleInside Mondi FlexStudios and its vision for circular packaging
On the occasion of the inauguration of Mondi’s FlexStudios, a new 2300m² research and customer experience centre in Steinfeld, Germany, Dominique Huret from Cape Decision attended the grand opening to provide an exclusive report for Packaging Europe. We take a look back at her visit to this state-of-the-art facility aims to foster the co-creation of flexible packaging solutions and promote a more sustainable future.
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ArticleSchools receive fresh produce in ‘biodegradable’ bags and ‘compostable’ cups
By sending fresh produce to schools in ‘biodegradable’ plastic films and ‘certified compostable’ cups, DNO Produce and Eco-Products expect to keep 945,000 pounds of fossil-based plastic out of landfills every year.
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ArticleLecta reveals recyclable barrier paper for flexible food packaging
Lecta has announced the expansion of its Metalvac range with the Metalvac Seal Oxygen Barrier, a metallized barrier paper aiming to meet industry demands for technical performance, industrial efficiency and sustainability.
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ArticleWinners of the German Packaging Award 2025 announced
The German Packaging Institute (dvi) has announced the winners of the German Packaging Award 2025 across categories including functionality, design, sustainability and product presentation.