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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The ELC Leaders Offer Insights Into Workforce Development
July/Aug 2025
Members of the Emerging Leadership
Council (ELC) of the Flexible Packaging Association shared how workforce development helped their careers.
SPMC® Advances Knowledge to Strengthen the Workforce
July/Aug 2025
In an industry where precision, performance, and regulatory rigor are nonnegotiable, the value of workforce knowledge cannot be overstated. That’s why, for over 30 years, the member companies of the Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council (SPMC®) have applied their expertise to educate and empower packaging professionals on issues that can impact the safety and sterility of medical packaging.
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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.
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Training the Workforce of Tomorrow
Packaging Program Council Seeks Ways to Improve Packaging Degrees at Colleges and Universities
July/Aug 2025
Dwight Schmidt has spent decades in the paper packaging industry, accumulating knowledge and connections that have included being on the industry advisory board for the Michigan State University (MSU) School of Packaging. About six years ago, Michigan State asked him to help find a new packaging program director, which led him to Matthew Daum, Ph.D., […]
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Revamping and Streamlining
The ELC’s New Leaders Plot Path for 2025 and Beyond
July/Aug 2025
The Emerging Leadership Council (ELC) wants to advance the priorities of the Flexible Packaging Association and also promote the opportunities that the ELC can provide dedicated participants
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EU Grapples With Changing Rules
Flexible Packaging Europe Steers Industry Through New Regulations
July/Aug 2025
The flexible packaging sector welcomes the step toward harmonizing rules on the continent, according to Guido Aufdemkamp, executive director of Flexible Packaging Europe, an industry trade association based in Düsseldorf, Germany. The association, which is the European counterpart to the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) in the U.S., represents more than 85 flexible packaging manufacturers operating more than 350 plants and generating more than 19 billion euros in annual revenue, or about $20.5 billion.
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A Closer Look at Alana Carr
Alana Carr, Inside Sales and Marketing Manager, Hosokawa Alpine American, Inc.
July/Aug 2025
In this issue, we interview Alana Carr, inside sales and marketing manager at Hosokawa Alpine American, Inc., and co-chair of the Emerging Leadership Council.
Read MoreCompanies Invest in Their Communities
July/Aug 2025
Companies recognized were Industry Intelligence Inc. and ProAmpac.
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FPA’s New Government Relations Committee Takes Shape
Decision-Makers From Flexible Packaging Association Member Companies Plan to Address Top Issues
June 19, 2025
The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) recently formed a new Government Relations Committee to help the trade organization formulate official policy statements on issues important to the flexible packaging industry.
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Meet the FPA Staff
A Conversation With Kyla Fisher, Director of Regulatory Affairs and Sustainability
June 5, 2025
Continuing the Meet the FPA Staff series, FlexPack VOICE® catches up with Kyla Fisher, FPA’s director of regulatory affairs and sustainability.
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Deadline Nears for FPA Summer Internship Program
Interns and Part-Time Workers Are Encouraged to Apply to Advance Their Careers
May 20, 2025
The summer internship program is put on by the Flexible Packaging Association’s Emerging Leadership Council to promote careers in the flexible packaging industry.
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Consultant: Volatility and Tariffs Are Key Words for the PE and PP Markets for 2025
Businesses Need to Focus on Supply Chain-Related Costs
May 8, 2025
The polyethylene and polypropylene markets in 2025 will continue to face volatility, especially as countries grapple with tariffs.
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Diversity Is Part of Evolution at the Flexible Packaging Association
Leaders Note Milestones With Encouraging Women and Diversity in the Industry
April 30, 2025
As the Flexible Packaging Association celebrates 75 years since its founding this year, female industry leaders find equal opportunities are available for all.
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FPA Looks for Opportunities in Second Trump Administration
Flexible Packaging Association Tackles Issues from Labeling to Food Waste
April 30, 2025
Early in a new year is typically a busy time for the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) as it tries to stay on top of proposals coming out of state legislatures. But this winter and early spring also had FPA’s advocacy team members navigating wild swings on the federal level.
Read MoreChallenging Winter Gives Way to Hope for Breakthroughs
May/June 2025
The focuses of this issue of FlexPack VOICE® are breakthroughs anticipated in legislative advocacy and the innovations of FPA’s Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition winners.
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For Nearly 70 Years, FPA’s Awards Competition Has Captured Excellence
May/June 2025
Since 1956, the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) has hosted the annual Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition, celebrating the industry’s most groundbreaking innovations and advancements.
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Summer Internship Program Returns for 2025
May/June 2025
The Emerging Leadership Council’s summer session starts in June 2025 for eight weeks. It includes a presentation on the Flexible Packaging Association’s “State of the U.S. Flexible Packaging Industry” report, a career panel discussion, and industry speakers. On alternating weeks, students can connect in small group discussions on topics they choose.
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