Breaking News in Flexible Packaging February 2023

Rick Lingle | Feb 28, 2023

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 February 2023.

You’ll find here news and developments for 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 Twitter feeds of sister publications Packaging Digest and PlasticsToday.

January's Breaking News in Flexible Packaging can be found here.

Nestlé UK & Ireland invested in Yes Recycling facility that turns flexible plastics into building materials.

Did you catch @BBCTheOneShow last night ? #DYK Nestlé UKI invested in the Yes Recycling facility featured, an operation in Fife which turns flexible plastics, typically used in food packaging, into building materials. Watch on BBC iPlayer pic.twitter.com/tFdL7UuXMP

Tesco accused of greenwashing for bioplastic tea bags.

It's 2023,I don't need excuses from corporations switching their nylon teabags for bioplastic ones and labelling it#biodegradablewhen what they mean isindustrially #compostableMy hand, face and teabag work in the @guardian today #greenwashing https://t.co/n67A4EgQDm

Transparent, heat-sealable bags for food packaging made from carbon-neutral Woodly material.

Another exciting mention about Woodly and our heat-sealed bags in the January/February issue of Bioplastics Magazine!Go check it out! (page55) : https://t.co/Lf9TT07MyS#Woodly #Woodlymaterial #heatsealedbags #bioplastics #foodtogo #packaging pic.twitter.com/Vga0sRGTkr

ProAmpac debuts curbside recyclable, heat-sealable paper packaging.

We're excited to announce the launch of ProActive Recyclable Paper-1000 to our ProActive Recyclable® product series!#flexiblepackaging #sustainablepackaging #sustainabilty #recyclable #recyclablepackaging #ProActiveRecyclable #ProAmpacLearn more here: https://t.co/ttTC7x86ot pic.twitter.com/exxCkB6jBj

S-OneLP supplies converter sustainable FlexPaper Barrier Paper.

S-OneLP Meets EMEA Converter Needs With FlexPaper Barrier Paperhttps://t.co/jiSMxZdMS5#sustainablepackaging #recyclability #packaging #sustainability #circulareconomy #flexiblepackaging #recycledmaterials #resourceefficiency pic.twitter.com/gyrKeAwSI3

Sirane offers Sainsbury's new vacuum-packed meat a better flex-pack solution.

Sainsbury's has hit the news, for offering mince in #vacuumpackaging, saving 450 million tonnes of plastic a year. Sirane could have offered #recyclable vacuum pouches, which would have been even better #recyclablepackaging #flexiblepackaging #supermarkets https://t.co/XkL8xLbhhk pic.twitter.com/A5UMCxiJb2

Innovation in flexible plastic gets competitive.

Competition launched to find innovation in flexible plastic - Packaging News #reducewaste via: @PackNews https://t.co/60uussPiTd

Flexible Packaging Association's 2022 report highlights state, federal advocacy, and advanced recycling.

Flexible Packaging Association's 2022 Report Highlights State, Federal Advocacy https://t.co/vI6HBj9N0M pic.twitter.com/Mz8bODiFtW

Void Technologies’ patented masterbatch technology for flexible packaging is pre-qualified for How2Recycle recyclability.

VO+ PE Cavitation Masterbatch for flexible packaging is pre-qualified by How2Recycle®https://t.co/GDCAoCVLH6#sustainablepackaging #recyclability #packaging #sustainability #circulareconomy #flexiblepackaging #recycledmaterials #resourceefficiency pic.twitter.com/iPaV2fig1F

Tracer-based sorting technology for flexible food packaging achieves 97+% purity.

The Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging IVV has reported that its tracer-based sorting technology for flexible food packaging has achieved a sorting purity of over 97%Full story: https://t.co/Z9PN33MDCI pic.twitter.com/eYJVrXyrrL

C-P Flexible Packaging division teams with Northwest Frozen to launch a line of extended shelf-life refrigerated, prepared meals.

Preferred Packaging, a division of US-based flexible packaging firm C-P Flexible Packaging, and Northwest Frozen have launched a line of extended shelf-life refrigerated meals. #packaging #flexibleplastics #foods https://t.co/Ho6phRBAzv pic.twitter.com/8Wac4Ux10u

Demand for packaging film in the pharmaceutical market is forecast to expand 2.6% yearly.

Demand for #packaging film in the #pharmaceutical market is forecast to expand 2.6% per year to 425 million pounds in 2026. https://t.co/t8n3HStx9K pic.twitter.com/UL4db6KiUA

New £250,000/$302,608 grant funds ideas to boost recycling of flexible plastic packaging.

New £250,000 grant fund for ideas to boost recycling of crisp packets and other flexible plastic packaging https://t.co/f8mYyUoJkLOnly 6% of flexible plastic packaging is currently recycled in the UK.#recycling

Compostable PLA shrink film requires less heat to apply.

#PLA (polylactic acid) shrink film is a compostable bioplastic derived from renewable materials instead of petrochemicals, it offers a very high shrinkage ratio and requires less heat to shrink,while delivering performances similar to the other films during processing#shrinkfilm pic.twitter.com/uBecAORPEJ

Ardour Group enters flexible packaging market.

New post: Ardour Group forays into flexible packaging industry https://t.co/s9l4CQo2Dq #businessnews #businessnewsthisweek

Volpak launches recyclable Enflex stick packaging for pharmaceutical and healthcare markets.

Volpak , a Coesia company, is launching a new Enflex brand series for the #pharmaceutical and #healthcare markethttps://t.co/6EG2f3banl#sustainablepackaging #recyclability #packaging #sustainability #circulareconomy #flexiblepackaging #resourceefficiency pic.twitter.com/Zi4AuPfhif

Nordmeccanica with Parma University and other partners launches Remopack R&D project for recyclable monomaterial flexible packaging.

Innovative mono-material, fully recyclable structure for flexible packaging applications https://t.co/tdnFsWvhaG via @Converter

Inside look at Korozo's premade pouch, "a recyclable, high-barrier, mono-PE packaging solution."

Korozo gives us a tour of its KORORCY pre-made pouch portfolio – described as a recyclable, high-barrier, mono-PE packaging solution – in this edition of the SpotlightFull story: https://t.co/R3DybPACPkhttps://t.co/V4ebkVeQ1l

Berry Global's flexible films division is launching a next generation version of its proven stretch hood film with a minimum 30% recycled plastic content.

Berry's technical skills enable 30 percent recycled plastic content in stretch hood film #innovation #recycling #packaging https://t.co/sXDNAJhalP pic.twitter.com/OYpR9079V7

APK receives €130M ($139 million) for its solvent-based recycling technology for LDPE multilayer packaging from LyondellBasell and another partner.

Germany-based APK bags €130M to recycle multilayer flexible packaging materials https://t.co/sTOFam3vlo

MarsGlobal Petcare, Plastic Credit Exchange (PCX) and Pet Express launch collection and recycling scheme for mixed post-consumer flexible pet food packaging.

.@MarsGlobal Petcare, Plastic Credit Exchange (PCX) and @PetExpressPH have launched a collection and recycling scheme for mixed post-consumer flexible pet food packaging in the PhilippinesFull story: https://t.co/cvTBwCn5Ra pic.twitter.com/XxtlYd9Kqt

Flexible Packaging Associations' Alison Keane talks flex-pack sustainability.

Alison Keane, President and CEO of the Flexible Packaging Association, talks about the sustainability features of flexible packaging, and identifies that the next step is to integrate flexible packaging into the circular economy. https://t.co/RFnrREYFG0 https://t.co/RFnrREYFG0

ProAmpac introduces ProActive Recyclable R-2050, the newest addition to the ProActive Recyclable series, to European market.

We are excited to announce our ProActive Recyclable R-2050, the newest addition to the ProActive Recyclable series being introduced to the European market. #flexiblepackaging #packaging #sustainabilty #recyclable #ProActiveRecyclable #ProAmpacRead more: https://t.co/qY14Jo462S pic.twitter.com/wZGT0rzrJd

DOE strategy calls for more research and development to innovate flexible packaging.

The DOE recently published its Strategy for #plastics #innovation report, which calls for advancing certain chemical #recycling technologies & improving mechanical ; Flexible #plastic & multilayer #packaging could benefit from more R&D:https://t.co/ndhxZdmcb3 @WasteDive @ENERGY

Limited-edition Wine Bag packaging for Lidl.

A #LimitedEdition of The Wine Barrel, exclusively for Lidl.The #Wine #Bag #packagingdesign by Antonia Skarakihttps://t.co/6U7w1kCOkm pic.twitter.com/2EYygN0GRs

Biodegradable food for thought.

Replacing single-use plastic film with #Algae-based biodegradable edible film https://t.co/5S6gSMcYOs #Biodegradability #Bioplastics #Films #Packaging #Seaweed #Wrapping #RenewableCarbon

Pouched Black Panther inspired seasonings includes limited-edition "vibranium" spoon.

A Dozen Cousins Brings Wakanda to Your Kitchen with 'Black Panther'-Inspired Seasoning Sauces. Additionally, the packaging features characters from the film and includes a limited edition "vibranium" spoon. https://t.co/sv7fuPEbIt pic.twitter.com/EsJweLBcOT

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