Nov/Dec 2022

Nov/Dec 2022

Keane: Sustainability Remains Top Concern for FPA Members

When it comes to advocating for the flexible packaging industry, the highest priority remains issues surrounding sustainability, says Alison Keane, president and CEO of the Flexible Packaging Association.

3-min read

Nov/Dec 2022

C-P Flexible Packaging Expands Solar Power Initiatives

C-P Flexible Packaging recently announced it plans to power half of the company’s U.S. facilities with solar energy by 2025.

2-min read

Nov/Dec 2022

ProAmpac CEO Intends to Double Sales Within Five Years

ProAmpac intends to double its sales from about $2.5 billion to $5 billion within three to five years and offer a sustainable alternative for all of its products by 2025.

3-min read

FlexFocus™

A Conversation With Fredy Steng

In this expanded interview with FlexPack VOICE®, Berry Global Group Sales Director Fredy Steng offers insights into issues facing the industry in the coming year, including sustainability and government regulations.

2-min read

Emerging Leadership Council

ELC Promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives

The Emerging Leadership Council continues to focus on supporting Flexible Packaging Association member companies and the flexible packaging industry. We are thrilled to announce the formation of a Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Com­mittee to foster, promote, and engage in a culture of diversity and inclusion within the industry.

2-min read

Nov/Dec 2022

SPMC® Gets the Word Out About Its Mission

Sterilization packaging is a complex segment of the flexible packaging industry that is highly regulated and requires specific technical expertise. Since its founding, the Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council has been a trusted source of technical information and guidance for packaging professionals and engineers.

2-min read

Nov/Dec 2022

Flexo Evolution Supports Sustainable Progress in Packaging

The pivotal point of all packaging industry innovation is sustainability. All stakeholders across the entire packaging supply chain understand the only way to future-proof our industry is to embrace integrating responsibility at every stage.

3-min read

Advocacy Corner

Here Is a Look at Potential Impacts of the Elections

Election Day on November 8 has been a date circled on the calendar for what feels like forever. From the first day of the 117th Congress on January 3, 2021, it seemed the race for the midterm elections had kicked off. Democrats focused their messaging on how to hold majority control of Congress and Republicans on how to regain leadership control. And now, here we are, with the elections upon us and at the time for assessing the impact of and planning for the next Congress.

4-min read

Advocacy Corner

2022 Wraps Up With California Passing EPR for Packaging

The year 2022 was significant and precedent-setting for the flexible packaging industry, with the addition of new state laws that will govern how packaging is made and managed at the end of life. Numerous states debated packaging issues, with two passing and signing extended producer responsibility bills for packaging. Many more states are addressing issues like recycled content mandates, labeling, and toxic chemicals in packaging.

2-min read

Career Focus

Clemson University Dedicates Program to Flexible Packaging

We talk to Robert M. Kimmel, Sc.D, an associate professor at Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina. Kimmel also is director of the pack­aging science program and director of the Center for Flexible Packaging in the university’s department of food nutrition and packaging sciences.

2-min read

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