NOVA Chemicals, a sustainable polyethylene producer based in Canada, recently promoted two of its officials to help lead the company. Jim Worby, who has been with NOVA more than 25 years, was named vice president of polyethylene sales. He will lead NOVA’s sales team focused on the new capacity from the company’s second Advanced SCLAIRTECH™ […]
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Deadline Nears for FPA Summer Virtual Internship Program
May 31, 2024, is the deadline for companies that want to participate in the Flexible Packaging Association’s (FPA’s) summer internship program, where participating companies nationwide can help their interns acclimate to the industry. The program, run by FPA’s Emerging Leadership Council, is available only to FPA member companies and includes a speaker series and small […]
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New Alliance to Create Recycling Directory and Promote Recyclability of Plastic Packaging
May 9, 2024
The alliance is focused on educating the public on sustainability and the recyclability of flexible packaging products in the U.S.
Read MoreNew Board Members Named to Flexible Packaging Association for 2024
William “Bill” Jackson, Ph.D., chief technology officer of Amcor Flexibles, will continue as chair of the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) following an overall election of a new board of directors at FPA’s recent annual meeting. Russell Grissett, president of Sonoco Flexible Packaging, was elected as FPA executive vice chair. And David Love, senior vice president […]
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Companies Celebrate Employee Accomplishments
May/June 2024
Individuals recognized at Ship & Shore Environmental, Charter Next Generation, BW Packaging, Miraclon, and Emerald Packaging.
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A Closer Look at David Nunes
David Nunes, President, Hosokawa Alpine American, Inc.
May/June 2024
In this issue, we interview David Nunes, president of Hosokawa Alpine American, Inc.
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Food for Thought
Packaging Industry Monitors Federal Efforts to Reduce Food Waste
May/June 2024
The flexible packaging industry backs the overall goal of reducing food waste. However, industry executives are concerned the federal strategy fails to reflect the value of plastic and flexible packaging in tackling the problem.
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Finding Silver
Innovations and Beauty Mark Flexible Packaging Competition
May/June 2024
In addition to expanding the use of flexible packaging and packaging excellence, silver awards were given out in four other categories: sustainability, technical innovation, printing, and shelf impact.
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Finding Gold
Companies Innovate With Flexible Packaging
May/June 2024
The judges for the 68th Annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition focused on containment, protection, convenience, communication, and sustainability.
Read MoreBreakthroughs in Packaging Laws Could Mark 2024
May/June 2024
Three major issues continue to be at the forefront: EPR for packaging, recyclable labeling claims, and packaging material bans.
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118th Congress Deserves Award for Least Legislation Passed
May/June 2024
This Congress—specifically the U.S. House—found a way to pass bipartisan legislation in critical times by deviating from the regular procedure and using the suspension process.
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Eco-Innovation in Flexible Packaging
May/June 2024
But what exactly is eco-innovation and how are sustainable materials and practices being integrated into the manufacture of flexible packaging?
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‘Opening Possibilities’ Hits High Note on Sterile Packaging Day
May/June 2024
Opening Possibilities had a direct tie-in with the Informa + SPMC® Red Cross Blood Drive.
Read MoreSummer Intern Session Resumes This Year After Proving Successful
May/June 2024
The program seeks to create a collaborative environment for students to connect and begin building their career networks and to encourage a career in the flexible packaging industry after they graduate.
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Case Study Compares Pet Product Packaging
May/June 2024
The Flexible Packaging Association partnered with PTIS, LLC to perform a streamlined life cycle assessment to compare flexible packaging options for the pet food sector with those of other comparative packaging formats to better understand the environmental impacts.
Read MoreFour Pillars for Our Future
May/June 2024
The four pillars—protect, inform, promote, and connect—have been infused with new priorities to guide the board, committee, and staff efforts—and inform the Flexible Packaging Association’s budget
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Experts: Consumers Key to Tracking Food Waste
May 1, 2024
Researchers estimate that the average family of four in the United States spends about $1,500 a year on food that is never eaten, but what has been harder to calculate are the reasons why.
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Company Sees Increase in Need for Plastic Scorecards
More Businesses Will Have to Monitor Their Products, Founders Say
May 1, 2024
A startup aims to help companies understand plastics in their operations and supply chain and identify areas to reduce their use.
Read MoreVeritiv Corp. Buys Assets of Ameripac
Atlanta-based Veritiv Corporation, a specialty distributor of value-added packaging, facility solutions, and print products and solutions, recently announced it purchased most of the assets of Ameripac, LLC, and Ameripac Pennsylvania, LLC. Ameripac is a provider of turnkey contract packaging and fulfillment services with annual revenues of approximately $60 million. “The acquisition of the AmeriPac business […]
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Meet the Staff at FPA: A Conversation With Chris Burt, Director of Industry Information
April 25, 2024
Chris Burt describes her past experience and her plans for her new role at FPA.
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