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How Flexible Plastic Packaging Is Shaping the Future of Eco-Friendly Packaging
Sustainability has ceased to be a mere boardroom talk and has now become a priority in industries. Packaging is no longer a layer of protection to the manufacturers, retailers and global supply chains; it is a quantifiable sustainability tool related to carbon reporting, compliance and consumer perception. In this shift, the sustainability of plastic packaging in the form of flexible....
Which Automated Strapping Machines Deliver Maximum Uptime and ROI
Whenever you have to supervise the strapping station, fix strap-feeding problems or halt production to unwind reels, you waste time and valuable resources. A high-performance automated strapping system could address this issue immediately, as a reliable industrial strapping machine can speed up the packaging process and reduce downtime.
Top Flexible Packaging Solutions for Food, Beverage, and Consumer Goods
Flexible packaging has taken place as a key element in the modern product distribution in food, beverage and consumer goods sectors. With changing global supply chains, and shifting consumer demands of convenience, sustainability, and safety of products, manufacturers are abandoning hard-packaging structure in favor of versatility, lightweight, and performance-driven materials. It is now clear that flexible packaging is a determining....
Top Flexible Packaging Materials Used in Food and Retail Industries
Flexible packaging is not considered as an economic solution to hard containers anymore but as a performance and branding and sustainability facilitator in both the food and retail markets across the entire world. With changing consumer demand to convenience, portability and green buying, the manufacturers and retailers are re-evaluating the type of material that is utilized in flexible food packaging....
Flexible Packaging Explained: Benefits, Materials, and Innovations
Flexible packaging is no longer a less expensive option to rigid packaging; but rather it has become a strategic tool to brand differentiation, sustainability objectives and supply chain effectiveness. In food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, personal care, as well as industrial goods, companies are finding it more appropriate to invest in flexible packaging solutions in order to enhance the appearance of the....
Tetra Pak Introduces Paper-Based Barrier Technology for Juice Packaging
Tetra Pak, in partnership with García Carrión, has introduced the first-ever use of its paper-based barrier technology in juice packaging. This major development in sustainable food packaging aims to cut dependence on fossil-based materials. The new packaging is now being introduced across several markets.
Aptar Closures Expands Dispensing Solutions Portfolio for Specialty Sauce Applications
Aptar Closures has expanded its portfolio of innovative dispensing solutions designed to help specialty sauce brands stand out on store shelves while delivering clean, convenient dispensing for consumers. The series includes Tower, Tab Top, Directional Snap Top, and Ecolite Directional Pour Spout, each combining functionality, hygiene, and visual appeal to enhance consumer experience while supporting operational scalability for growing
Greiner Packaging Launches Recycled PS Cups in Switzerland
Packaging in Switzerland is becoming even more sustainable. Starting in the first quarter of 2026, Greiner Packaging will produce K3® cups with a share of mechanically recycled polystyrene (r-PS) for the Swiss market for the first time at its Diepoldsau site. This is made possible by the installation of a new production line
Canon launches the corrPRESS iB17, a new digital printer for large-scale packaging
Canon has announced the new corrPRESS iB17 at the FEFCO Technical Seminar 2025 in Rome. This next-generation digital inkjet press is designed for high-volume corrugated packaging printing. It can print up to 8,000 m² per hour (15 million m² per year) with high, offset-like quality directly on corrugated boards up to 1.7 meters wide. Using water-based inks suitable for indirect....
Stora Enso Launches Ensovelvet: Premium Uncoated Paperboard for Luxury Packaging
Stora Enso has expanded its portfolio of premium packaging materials with the introduction of Ensovelvet, a new uncoated solid bleached sulfate (SBS) board featuring a velvet-like smoothness on both sides. Developed for luxury applications such as cosmetics, perfumes, and other high-end consumer goods, Ensovelvet combines elegance, functionality, and sustainability
Defender-Lok™ CRC Product Line Introduced by Closure Systems International
Closure Systems International (CSI), a global leader in closure design and manufacturing, has introduced Defender-Lok™, its new child-resistant closure (CRC) platform tailored for over-the-counter (OTC) and nutraceutical applications. The solution combines certified safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability in a high-performance, drop-in design.
Tetra Pak has announced an investment of €60 million to develop a new paper-based barrier pilot plant in Sweden. The project aims to advance sustainab...
CANPACK Group, a leading manufacturer of sustainable packaging solutions, has announced its second major greenfield investment in Colombia, highlighti...
Amcor, a global leader in responsible packaging solutions, is planning a major expansion of its printing, lamination, and converting operations in Nor...
Saica Group, a leading European producer of recycled paper for corrugated packaging, has begun building its second Saica Pack plant in the United Stat...
Gerresheimer, a global partner and solutions provider for the pharma, biotech, and cosmetics industries, has officially begun construction of a new pr...
Amcor, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has expanded its healthcare packaging network with a new warehouse and distribution centre...
Flair Packaging is strengthening its Canadian manufacturing operations with the addition of a 10-colour flexographic press and a solventless laminator...
Sonoco Products Company, a global leader in sustainable, value-added packaging, has announced a $30 million capital investment to increase its product...
Sustainability in Packaging US 2026
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Sign Africa Cape Town Expo 2026
Smurfit Westrock expands its presence in Ecuador
Smurfit Westrock, the world’s largest integrated paper-based packaging compa...
THIMM achieves significant productivity boost with BOBST investments
To increase productivity while reducing pressure on operators, THIMM invested in a...
Amcor Partners with DCM to Introduce Recycle-Ready Fertilizer Packaging, Supporting EU Cir...
Amcor a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions,...
SPG Opens New Austin Facility to Expand Engineered Packaging Capabilities and Strengthen R...
Specialized Packaging Group (SPG), a leading provider of sustainable protective pa...
Henkel launches first cold seal solution for barrier-coated paper
With Loctite Liofol CS 7106 RE, Henkel is bridging a technological gap: It is the...
Buckeye Corrugated Advances West Coast Expansion with Reno Innovation Showcase This June
Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI), a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of corrugated pa...
Siegwerk wins the 2026 EcoVadis Sustainability Achievement Award for Best New Pr...
Loma Systems® to Present Advanced Food Inspection Solutions at Warsaw Pack 2026
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Ds Smith Invest €13.4m in Grenaa Packaging Facility for the Provision of Solutio...
Customers experience the full Amcor packaging portfolio at Natural Products Expo...
London Packaging Week opens entries for Innovation Awards 2026
Angel Garcia
Packaging Designer
“Corrugated packaging is no longer a substitute for plastic—it’s becoming a smarter, engineered system that defines how products move, protect, and perform in modern supply chains.”
“Ever better packaging isn’t a destination - it’s a journey of thoughtful choices, collaboration, and continuous innovation toward a truly circular future.”
The greatest waste is not the packaging itself, but the food it fails to protect - packaging is not the problem, it is the solution when designed with purpose.”
“At BERHALTER, we don’t just cut with precision - we shape the future of intelligent manufacturing“
Re-engineering pouch-making for a future where sustainability meets intelligence - bridging recyclable materials, smart automation, and design flexibility to shape the next generation of packaging






