Packaging Digest is part of the Informa Markets Division of Informa PLC
This site is operated by a business or businesses owned by Informa PLC and all copyright resides with them. Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. Registered in England and Wales. Number 8860726. Large Paper Bags With Handles
See All Food & Beverage »
See All Pharma & Medical »
See All Machinery & Automation »
See All Trends & Issues »
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.
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
More information about text formats
Gift Shopping Bags In today’s workplace, five generations are actively employed. In this free ebook, learn how to leverage the strengths of each generation in your packaging department.