flexible packaging innovation

‘Heightened Uncertainty’

FPA members who hit milestones in 2025 offer insights

Nov/Dec 2025

FPA member companies reflect on 2025 milestones and challenges, including regulatory changes, EPR laws, and supply chain pressures. Industry leaders emphasize the need for clear policies, sustainable innovation, and workforce development to navigate uncertainty and prepare for 2026.

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RIT Students Discuss Their Paths to Packaging Programs

RIT Won Three Awards in FPA’s 2025 Student Flexible Packaging Design Challenge

September 2, 2025

RIT student winners of FPA’s 2025 Flexible Packaging Design Challenge discuss their paths to packaging.

National

Federal 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.

Book your place at the 19th edition of the Stretch and Shrink Film event on December 9-10, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. Through expert panels and discussions, you can gain insights into performance improvements, sustainability, and regulatory compliance, including developments like PFAS reduction and extended producer responsibility (EPR). FPA is a partner for the event, and members receive 15% off the registration fee. FPA President & CEO, Dan Felton, is chairing and speaking at the conference on December 9th.

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Join us at a premier forum focused on shaping the future of polyethylene films. Our event is specifically created for decision-makers, featuring hand-picked senior-level speakers and attendees to ensure you are surrounded by the industry's most influential minds. Connect with top-tier professionals, explore cutting-edge advancements, and discover innovative solutions to harness the potential of the evolving market landscape. Elevate your expertise and expand your network with us. FPA is a partner for the Polyethylene Films event, and members receive 15% off the registration fee.

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The FPA 2026 Annual Meeting will be held March 18-20, 2026, at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes. The meeting will offer great networking opportunities for industry leaders and senior management, and feature the presentation of the winners of the 2026 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards Competition.

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The FlexForward® Conference in 2026 will take place at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, September 15th – 17th.

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