FPA President and CEO Dan Felton reflects on a year of growth and renewal as the association concludes its 75th anniversary. He highlights membership gains, strengthened advocacy, sustainability leadership, and new partnerships while looking ahead to continued momentum in 2026.
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Important Work for and in the Industry
Advocacy, volunteerism, and sustainability efforts are all showcased in this section. You’ll also find letters from FPA’s president, who offers her valuable perspective on those topics and more.
Polykar Leads Collaborative Recycling Effort in Canada
Nov/Dec 2025
Polykar’s PolyVie program unites Montreal businesses to recycle plastic waste into reusable products, advancing sustainability and a circular economy.
Read MoreLooking Toward 2026
FPA reviews 2025 achievements and outlines 2026 priorities, including recycling, EPR, labeling standards, and tax and trade policies, focusing on sustainability and industry growth.
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Predicting the State Policy Landscape for 2026
Nov/Dec 2025
State EPR programs and packaging policies continue to advance into 2026, with key developments in Maryland, Washington, Oregon, California, and New York. Stakeholders should monitor these changes to stay ahead of evolving regulations.
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Companies Invest in Their Communities
Nov/Dec 2025
FPA member companies like American Packaging, Printpack, NOVA Chemicals, and ProAmpac are supporting communities through flood relief donations, fundraising for health causes, establishing impact funds, and environmental initiatives such as recycling and tree planting.
Read MoreSummer Internship Program Supports Industry Growth
Connection, mentorship, and education are part of the annual forum
Nov/Dec 2025
FPA’s Emerging Leadership Council hosted its fifth Summer Internship Program, connecting 30+ interns with industry leaders through mentorship and discussions, building skills and strengthening the flexible packaging talent pipeline.
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SPMC® Updates Frequently Accessed Online FAQs
Nov/Dec 2025
SPMC® is updating its FAQs for medical flexible packaging to reflect new materials, technologies, and regulations. Each entry is committee-reviewed, with duplicate content moved to white papers. Engineers can submit questions online, keeping this a trusted resource for sterile packaging best practices.
Read MoreTechnology and Innovation Require Intense Imagination
Sept/Oct 2025
Technology, innovation, and advocacy are driving the future of flexible packaging, with industry leaders, students, and policymakers working together to spark creativity, collaboration, and engagement.
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Navigating Regulatory Complexity in Print and Packaging
Sept/Oct 2025
ACTEGA helps print and packaging businesses navigate complex global regulations while delivering compliant, sustainable, and innovative solutions.
Read MoreFederal Policies Impact Technology and Innovations
Sept/Oct 2025
FPA advocacy helps shape federal policies that influence technology adoption, innovation, and workforce development in the flexible packaging industry.
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EPR Implementation Ushers in New Packaging Era
Sept/Oct 2025
The rollout of extended producer responsibility (EPR) and evolving labeling laws are reshaping packaging practices, requiring proactive engagement and strategic planning by the industry.
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Companies Invest in Their Communities
FPA member companies like Kuraray, Ship & Shore, and Printpack showcase how the flexible packaging industry gives back through community, education, and environmental initiatives.
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The ELC Advocacy Committee Organizes Fly-Ins
Sept/Oct 2025
FPA’s Emerging Leaders drive advocacy through federal fly-ins that connect members with policymakers.
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SPMC® Sponsors Fundamentals of Medical Device Packaging Course
Sept/Oct 2025
SPMC® sponsors the Fundamentals of Medical Device Packaging Course, offering hands-on training for future healthcare packaging professionals.
Read MoreOff to Work We Go!
July/Aug 2025
The Flexible Packaging Association is focused on workforce development in this issue of FlexPack VOICE®.
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Collaboration Should Be a Sustainability Goal
July/Aug 2025
Food and beverage brands should seek inspiration and innovation beyond their organization. By collaborating with equipment suppliers, supply chain partners, retailers, and even competitor brands, companies can set common sustainability goals, pool resources, and make a far more significant impact than they could individually.
Read MoreLabor Changes Under Trump
July/Aug 2025
When Donald J. Trump was reelected president, we expected a significant shift from the Biden administration policies. We did not expect the massive change that has rocked the federal government.
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California’s EPR Delay Rattles Regulators Beyond Its Borders
July/Aug 2025
A regulatory policy earthquake in California has threatened to upend the state’s development of Senate Bill 54 and may have aftershocks nationwide.
Read MoreCompanies Invest in Their Communities
July/Aug 2025
Companies recognized were Industry Intelligence Inc. and ProAmpac.
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FPA Keeps You on Top of Industry Trends
July/Aug 2025
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) plays a crucial role by gathering, analyzing, and disseminating key industry and economic data. This information provides valuable insights into the health and performance of essential industry attributes.
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