Flexible Packaging

As sustainability becomes a key priority across industries, packaging companies must rethink how they design, produce, and manage materials.

Multilayer films can prove challenging to recycle—UMass researchers are looking for a solution.

Bioplastics often carry a reputation for disrupting recycling systems, yet a recent European Bioplastics study presents a different perspective.

Researchers are investigating new, high-tech approaches for “smart” seafood packaging using biopolymers and nanotechnology.

Researchers at ANTEC® 2025 showed that foamed multilayer blown films can achieve densities compatible with mechanical sorting systems while maintaining essential packaging performance.

Companies worldwide are reevaluating their production processes. One major shift is the use of recycled content in manufacturing.

Protein-based films hold promise as the next generation of edible packaging, with the ability to encapsulate and release bioactive compounds.

In the traditional retail environment, packaging’s primary function has always been to stand out amidst shelf competitors. However, in the digital marketplace, this paradigm has undergone a fundamental shift.

Blockchain technology is driving greater transparency, efficiency, and sustainability in the future of plastic waste management.

Frequent out-of-stock (OOS) situations disrupt operations, leading to revenue losses, production delays, and customer dissatisfaction.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) strategies drive sustainability of production, consumption, and disposal by making producers accountable for plastic waste and leveraging market-driven incentives.

Plastic film’s slip and friction characteristics are essential for optimal performance in flexible packaging. Modifying these characteristics with additives can greatly benefit manufacturers.