Every three years at Interpack, more than 2,700 exhibitors from all over the world present the very latest in packaging systems and machinery, packaging materials, packaging, confectionery machinery along with accompanying services. The exhibitors...
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Regulatory bodies in the U.S. are increasingly concerned with a chemical commonly found in nonstick packaging, citing evidence that it’s a carcinogen that accumulates in the human body over time. Accordingly, several bans on the compound are being...
The global packaging industry witnessed the defining influence of technology innovation and development, a key reason for the industry's robust growth over the last few decades. The steady growth only took a breather during the few years of...
Gains in flexible packaging will reflect a rebound in the U.S. economy and will be supported by cost, performance and source reduction advantages over most rigid packaging formats, according to a new report from ReportsnReports. Rising demand for...
The Flexible Packaging Association’s 60th Annual Meeting was a success by all measures. With the number of FPA member attendees the highest in over a decade and content that provided significant take-home value, the membership was fully engaged...
A new report from PCI Films Consulting Ltd analyzes the effects of the global recession on the flexible packaging industry and identifies the market trends that will drive growth in the future. It concludes that there will be a slow down in world...
Although developed nearly 40 years ago, the stand-up pouch has taken some time to be truly accepted in the European flexible packaging marketplace. In 2009, nearly 19 billion SUPs were estimated to have been supplied, accounting for 5% of the...
