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Beyond the Food Safety Modernization Act

Nov/Dec 2024

With the latest updates to the Food Safety Modernization Act, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration aims to dramatically improve food safety in the U.S. by shifting the focus to prevent foodborne illnesses by enhancing data-driven transparency and accountability within the food system.

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What to Watch With the November Election

Nov/Dec 2024

New leadership will be in place for key committees that have jurisdiction involving legislative priorities for the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA). FPA has already begun preparing for what will come.

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Packaging Regulations Roll on

Nov/Dec 2024

The year 2024 has been one of intensive regulatory activity related to extended producer responsibility for packaging in the first four states with laws. These regulations will have a lasting impact on the costs and incentives within the programs.

Lessons From 2024 Inform 2025

Industry Leaders Discuss Trends Facing Flexible Packaging Industry

Nov/Dec 2024

FlexPack VOICE® asked three experts involved with the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) about key flexible packaging industry developments this year, while looking toward 2025 and beyond: Amanda Ciccone, senior director of sales at Dow; Dhuanne Dodrill, CEO of PAXXUS, Inc.; and Alison Keane, former president and CEO at FPA.

Milestones 2024

Companies Celebrating Anniversaries With FPA Weigh in

Nov/Dec 2024

With 2025 around the corner, companies will be looking to see if trends in 2024 continue while watching for new developments. To gauge what they are thinking, FlexPack VOICE® asked some of the companies celebrating milestones with the Flexible Packaging Association in 2024 what is on their minds.

Labeling Laws Examined

National Labeling Standards Remain Elusive, Experts Say

Nov/Dec 2024

In October 2021, California enacted a law that continues to send tremors through the worlds of packaging and recycling. The measure amends the state’s Truth in Advertising Law by setting strict standards for claims that a product or package is recyclable, focusing on how and when companies should be allowed to apply the decades-old chasing arrows symbol or other marks denoting recyclability. More than three years after the bill was passed, California regulators are still hashing out the details.

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A Closer Look at Kristin Thomas-Martin

Kristin Thomas-Martin, Americas Polyethylene Regional Sales Manager, ExxonMobil

Nov/Dec 2024

In this issue, we interview Kristin Thomas-Martin, Americas polyethylene regional
sales manager for ExxonMobil.

Companies Celebrate Employee Accomplishments

Nov/Dec 2024

Companies recognized were Koenig & Bauer, SCREEN GP Americas LLC, NOVA Chemicals, Inc., and Charter Next Generation. Individual celebrated was Ruben Harris with Flexcon Global.

Digital Exclusive

Examining Packaging Labeling Laws

Second AMERIPEN Webinar Set for October 29

October 24, 2024

The webinar will explore federal legislative proposals that would help establish standardized definitions, which would provide clarity and harmonization “on packaging pathways for end of life,” according to AMERIPEN—the American Institute for Packaging and the Environment.

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California Pursues Actions Against Plastics

Double Whammy: Bag Ban and Lawsuit Against ExxonMobil

October 10, 2024

In two separate actions, California moved to ban single-use plastic bags at grocery stores and sued ExxonMobil over its claims about the recyclability of plastics.

Digital Exclusive

Benefits of EPR Explained

New Educational Video Released by FPA’s Emerging Leadership Council

September 26, 2024

The video—“Basics of Extended Producer Responsibility”—outlines the sustainability attributes of flexible packaging and then explains how extended producer responsibility programs work.

Digital Exclusive

FPA New Member Profile: Polymount US LLC

Polymount Points to Waste Reduction as Key Concern for Printers

September 12, 2024

We interview Alan Rogers, vice president of sales at Polymount US LLC, which joined the Flexible Packaging Association in 2024.

Digital Exclusive

NAM Report Outlines How Manufacturers Use Artificial Intelligence

May 2024 Report Recommends Policy Approaches to AI Regulation

August 29, 2024

The National Association of Manufacturers releases report focusing on how AI reshaping manufacturing

Digital Exclusive

Reimagined FPA Fall Conference Takes Shape

Revamped Event in September Includes Educational Sessions and Seminars

August 29, 2024

The Flexible Packaging Association set out in 2023 to reinvent the organization’s fall conference to include more networking opportunities and educational sessions while accommodating its expanding membership base. Those efforts culminate with an exciting conference.

FlexForward® Fall Conference Holds Something For Everyone

Sept/Oct 2024

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) and its board-level work group on meetings have reimagined our fall conference, which will now be the premier flexible packaging event of the season.

News Desk

Flexible Packaging Industry Growth Accelerates

Sept/Oct 2024

The Annual State of the Flexible Packaging Industry Report provides industry converters, suppliers, investors, and analysts with insight into the performance of the U.S. flexible packaging industry over the past year.

ELC to Hold Crash Course for People New to the Industry

Sept/Oct 2024

The Emerging Leadership Council of the Flexible Packaging Association is excited to offer FPA member companies the opportunity to participate in the FlexPack Crash Course at PACK EXPO International.

SPMC® Expands Its Membership Options

Sept/Oct 2024

The Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council (SPMC®) recently added an associate member category, a significant milestone for the council, which was founded by and composed of converter members for nearly 30 years.

Sustainability—The ‘Megatrend’—Requires Commitment and Collaboration

Sept/Oct 2024

Over the years, BOBST has been committed to its industry vision of “Shaping the future of the packaging world,” with sustainability as one of the four pillars. This focus is now reaching a critical juncture for the entire industry.

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Expect a Lot of Movement on Artificial Intelligence Policy

Sept/Oct 2024

There is a broad bipartisan understanding that the government needs to proactively work to safeguard against the risks of AI while ensuring the benefits of AI can be utilized.

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Held annually in the U.S. since 2012, Digital Print for Packaging began as an opportunity for digital print equipment suppliers to network with converters on the relatively new idea of digital print for packaging. The interest and desire for digital print options continues to grow as converters look to provide new services and satisfy growing demands, and the industry shares a desire to explore more mainstream applications for digital print, and hopefully iterate the ROI of switching to fully digital. Smithers’ Digital Print for Packaging Conference (DPP) is the key place in the industry to have technical discussions around commercializing digital print for the packaging industry. FPA is a media partner for the event, and FPA members enjoy a 10% discount on the registration fee. Contact FPA for the discount code.

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Packed with first-hand experience, our high-level lineup of expert speakers will share their industry insights, best practices, and lessons learned throughout their e-commerce packaging journeys to provide invaluable market insights that help attendees to evaluate and optimize their own e-commerce packaging strategies. FPA is a media partner for the event, and FPA members enjoy a 10% discount on the registration fee. Contact FPA for the discount code.

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The Packaging Recycling Summit 2025, presented by Packaging World, brings together brands, materials suppliers, reprocessors, and materials recovery facilities (MRFs) to illuminate all facets of the circular supply chain. Discover the critical role of design and material selection for recyclability, and the importance of collaborating early in the design process. Engage in discussions on current legislation, brand innovations, and how collaborative efforts across the supply chain can build more resilient and sustainable business practices that benefit both the bottom line and the planet. FPA is a media partner for the event, and FPA members enjoy a 50% discount on the registration fee with this discount code: FPAMEMBER.

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As the topic of recycling and sustainability continues to take over every conversation within the packaging industry, learn more about how advanced recycling is influencing the recycling conversation, how this will change the circular economy and how brands are starting get involved when striving for further sustainability goals. Advanced Recycling Summit will bring high level presentations, interactive panels, and numerous networking opportunities with attendees from across the plastics and sustainable packaging supply chains. FPA is a media partner for the event, and FPA members enjoy a 10% discount on the registration fee with this discount code: ARS25FPA.

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