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Berry increases flexible pouches production

Piotr Wnuk — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 21:24:40 +0000

Berry Global has expanded the production of its flexible pouches range, which has been developed for various sectors, including food and pet food, by installing a second manufacturing line at its Worcester, UK facility.

This strategic investment increases the site’s annual production capacity and further strengthens Berry’s position as a specialist supplier of high-performance flexible pouch packaging.

Berry’s investment in Worcester reflects the success of its innovation-driven approach. The site leverages advanced multi-layer lamination, high-clarity printing, and optimized production techniques to deliver high-quality packaging tailored to customer needs.

Building on expertise from across its global operations, Berry continues to refine its manufacturing processes and provide technical support, ensuring enhanced performance, consistency and sustainability—keeping it at the forefront of flexible packaging innovation.

The Worcester facility’s conversion capabilities, including printing, bagging and slitting, enable fast response and agile service for customers of all sizes. The investment also lays the foundation for future growth, including the introduction of additional printing presses to expand production capacity further.

Berry continues to see increasing demand for its mono-material PE pouches designed for recycling within existing PE collection schemes. This supports customers’ sustainability goals and helps them align with current and forthcoming regulations, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation.

‘This latest investment in our Worcester facility reinforces our commitment to sustainable packaging, supporting our customers’ environmental goals and regulatory requirements,’ said Gerry Mcgarry, vice president of sales and marketing for Berry Global’s Packaging UK business. ‘With our enhanced pouch manufacturing capabilities and focus on recyclable solutions, Berry is proud to support customers seeking sustainable and resilient packaging.’

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ProAmpac expands Moisture Protect portfolio

Piotr Wnuk — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 22:17:12 +0000

ProAmpac, a flexible packaging and material science specialist, has advanced its ProActive Intelligence platform by launching innovative products in its Moisture Protect series.

Building on the success of the Moisture Protect platform, ProAmpac now offers a range of moisture-adsorbing films, providing tailored technologies for diverse applications, designed to enhance product protection while supporting sustainability goals.

According to ProAmpac, foil-based flexible packaging has long been the gold standard for moisture protection, offering barrier properties that preserve product integrity. However, the company recognizes the growing demand for more sustainable alternatives.

To address this need, the Moisture Protect series now includes foil-based (MP-1000 series) and foil-free options (MP-2000 and MP-3000 series), enabling customers to select the best technology based on their specific moisture protection and sustainability needs.

‘ProAmpac’s Moisture Protect series represents a significant step forward in flexible packaging technology,’ said Samuel Kessler, senior innovation engineer for active and intelligent packaging at ProAmpac. ‘By expanding our offerings, we provide our customers with options that balance high-performance moisture protection with their sustainability objectives.’

The MP-2000 series is a foil-free option with the same moisture adsorption capacity and performance as the MP-1000 series. The MP-3000 series, a mono-polyolefin-based structure, is designed for Recycle Ready and shows significant improvement in product stability compared with a regular foil-based structure.

Each product in the Moisture Protect series integrates Aptar CSP Technologies’ 3-Phase Activ-Polymer technology into the film structure, delivering fully integrated moisture protection and eliminating the need for traditional desiccant packets. This innovation streamlines the packaging process by reducing inventory, improving production efficiency, and extending product shelf life—all while meeting consumer and regulatory expectations for sustainable packaging.

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Toppan completes Sonoco’s TFP business acquisition

Piotr Wnuk — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 21:10:46 +0000

Toppan Holdings has closed the acquisition of the thermoformed and flexible packaging business (TFP) of Sonoco Products Company, one of the global leaders in high-value sustainable packaging.

This acquisition is highly complementary, combining the robust sales network, customer base, and technology development capabilities of Sonoco’s TFP business with the technical expertise and manufacturing capabilities of the Toppan Group’s global packaging business.

‘The integration of Sonoco TFP into the Toppan Group is a significant step to enhance our customer experience and provide our products on a global scale,’ said Masahiko Tatewaki, head of Toppan Global packaging business and managing executive officer of Toppan Inc. ‘We are extremely excited to welcome the experienced and talented Sonoco TFP team to the Toppan Group.’

TFP is a leading thermoformed and flexible packaging business serving a wide range of customers in food, retail and medical verticals. TFP provides a variety of complex packaging to value-added categories, including snacks, condiments, healthcare, prepared meals, fresh products, coffee and pet food. On a pro forma standalone basis, TFP generated approximately 1.3 billion USD in 2023.

As part of this transition, TFP will now operate under the Toppan name, and its financial results will be reported in Toppan’s living and industry segments.

Russell Grissett, a respected leader with over 30 years of experience at Sonoco, has been appointed CEO of the new company, reporting to Masahiko Tatewaki. Under Russell’s leadership, the existing management team will remain in place to ensure business continuity.

With this acquisition, the Toppan Group enhances its position as one of the largest global packaging converters, operating more than 60 manufacturing sites in 12 countries.

To improve customer experience, the Toppan Group continues to standardize and streamline its operations globally.

In addition, the Toppan Group plans to launch two business units: Toppan Packaging for the packaging business and Toppan Specialty Films for the high-performance film business, including GL Barrier1.

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FPA announces 2025 board of directors

Selah Zighelboim — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:31:41 +0000

The Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) has announced the election of its 2025 board of directors.

Russell Grissett, president of Sonoco Flexible Packaging, has been elected as the new chair of the board of directors. He succeeds William (Bill) Jackson, chief technology officer of Amcor Flexibles, who served as chair from March 2023 to March 2025. David Love, senior vice president of marketing and R&D at Printpack, has been re-elected as treasurer.

The 2025 board of directors was elected by FPA voting members via ballot for a one-year term, with the exception of the chair’s two-year term. The newly elected members assumed their roles on March 5, 2025, during the FPA Annual Meeting, held March 5-7 in Miami, Florida. The 2025 board is composed of industry leaders from 29 flexible packaging companies.

Ron Cotterman, vice president of global corporate affairs at Sealed Air Corporation, has been appointed to the executive committee. Additionally, the newly appointed directors include Bob Gargione, president of Pregis; Ray Graham, CEO and president of American Packaging Corporation; and Gary Rzonca, senior vice president of North America-packaging at Henkel Corporation.

'FPA is excited to welcome our new members to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors,' said Grissett. 'Their extensive industry knowledge and exceptional leadership will be key in advancing the association’s ongoing success. As we celebrate FPA’s 75th anniversary, we reflect on how the association has been at the forefront of the flexible packaging industry — driving innovation, shaping public policy and fostering collaboration across the supply chain. What began as a vision among industry pioneers has grown into a dynamic force, poised to lead for the next 75 years with resilience, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to progress.'

In addition to Cotterman, the executive committee members at large include Sachin Desai of ProAmpac, Kevin Keneally of PPC Flex, Kevin Kwilinski of Berry Global, David Nunes of Hosokawa Alpine American, and Adrianne Tipton of Novolex.

Dan Felton of the FPA is the president and CEO, a non-voting member.

The other directors are Evan Arnold of Glenroy, Sean Bowie of Bryce Corporation, Jarred Carter of Siegwerk, Amanda Ciccone of Dow, Doug Dodrill of Paxxus, Kasie Fairbairn of Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corporation, Ken Fontaine of Amgraph Packaging, Mark Forman of Belmark, Kevin Kelly of Emerald Packaging, Nicki Kerrigan of Flint Group, Mark Lewis of Wikoff Color Corporation, Sarah Marshall of Nova Chemicals, Amy Moore of Westlake Corporation, Thomas Morin of TC Transcontinental Packaging, Joe Moynihan of Mondi, Apurva Shah of Charter Next Generation, and Kristin Thomas-Martin of ExxonMobil Product Solutions.

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Korozo expands with refreshed branding

Piotr Wnuk — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 01:50:37 +0000

International flexible packaging specialist Korozo Group has introduced new branding and a strengthened team as it embarks on its next growth stage.

Korozo has refreshed its branding and updated its logo to better reflect the evolving markets it serves, including food, non-food, automotive, and industrial applications. The new logo features the tagline: ‘Delivering Sustainability, Pack by Pack’, highlighting Korozo's commitment to environmental stewardship and engineering that promote a sustainable and circular future.

To achieve our goals, a new team is concentrating on strategic growth areas. Korozo, under the leadership of CEO Adam Barnett, COO Soner Koç, and CFO Mişel Arditi, is further supported by segment-specific market managers who focus on key areas crucial for the future of the business. These managers include Kemal Yürüm (protein), Fatih Imre (consumer brands), Can Ertekin (pet food and SUP), and Baris Güre (industrial).

Additionally, a redefined customer care division, overseen by Ebru Hacihuseyinoglu Duran, is being established to connect all stakeholders and provide support.

Moreover, the company has launched a new website designed to give customers clear, concise, and actionable insights. The site features a clean design, strong visuals, a simplified user interface, and focused content that outlines the challenges brands face and how Korozo's products can meet market demand.

‘Our transformation is more than an aesthetic update,’ said Selin Bahar Meşulam, CMGO at Korozo Group. ‘It’s a step that reflects our environmentally conscious, sustainable, and global vision. With every packaging solution, we are building the future today and delivering sustainability, pack by pack.’

Barnett added: ‘With 2025 a year of opportunity, growth, and success, we are excited to introduce a fresh identity to the market and reframe what it means to work with and for Korozo Group.

‘It has never been more important to lead the flexible packaging industry in its pursuit of sustainable solutions and to be at the forefront of crafting a circular future. Our deep market-specific expertise, in-house technical know-how, and laser focus on sustainable practices and processes make Korozo Group uniquely placed to fulfill the mission and ambition of customers and consumers alike.’

‘Together, we will build a stronger future with Korozo Group’s global vision, strategic growth goals, and sustainability mission,’ Selin concluded.

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Parkside expands Asian team

Akanksha Meena — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 10:36:00 +0000

Flexible packaging specialist Parkside has bolstered its Asian operations with two key appointments at its Malaysia site. The appointments of Wong Li Lian as senior business development manager and Wang Lu Chay as new business development manager add over 35 years of combined sales experience to the team in a move that significantly boosts Parkside’s business development capabilities.

This will help to support customers in the APAC region looking for flexible packaging for a wide range of applications including tobacco, food and FMCG.

Lu Chay will focus on engaging with tobacco customers, while Li Lian will work on specialty projects while also keeping her finger on the pulse of APAC packaging market trends and connecting customers with sustainable packaging innovations across the region.

Paul Vaughan, general manager Asia at Parkside, welcomed the duo to the team, and said: ‘Parkside is committed to delivering the very best service and excellence to our customers around the world. We continually invest in our people in order to meet our customers’ diverse needs with local market knowledge and in-depth packaging expertise.

‘Our sales team was already very strong, but Li Lian and Lu Chay have made a big impact on our team in their short time with us so far. Their extensive experience in the packaging sector means they have the expertise and local market knowledge to give new customers the best possible start to their Parkside packaging journey. I speak for everyone at the business when I welcome both to the team – we now feel like the team is at full strength and ready to reach new heights.’

Li Lian is an award-winning salesperson with over 13 years of experience working in packaging-focused roles. Lu Chay has over 15 years of packaging industry experience, and specializes in the tobacco and flexible packaging segments.

The appointment of both in senior roles adds further investment and expertise to the Parkside Asia team, following several key personnel additions that were made in 2024 including Surinder Singh, new business development manager. The team now has the capability to serve the wider APAC region and Middle East with lightweight, low carbon, recyclable paper, plastic and compostable flexible packaging innovations.

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All4Labels Group achieves CDP recognition

Piotr Wnuk — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:44:21 +0000

All4Labels Global Packaging Group has achieved a significant milestone in its sustainability journey by obtaining global recognition from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for the first time, reflecting the dedicated efforts from more than 50 production sites to a greener future.

Founded in 2000, the CDP is a global organization that provides a platform for companies and cities to disclose their environmental impact, enabling informed decision-making and fostering transparency in climate action. In 2024, All4Labels achieved global CDP recognition for more than 50 facilities, earning a commendable B rating for Climate and B- for Water and Forests.

‘We aim to be a role model for sustainability in our industry and ecosystem as well as to bring sustainable products innovations to the market, supporting our customers with eco-friendly alternatives for their labels and packaging. This important achievement further testifies our commitment to driving positive change and fosters a culture of continuous improvement,’ said Dr Günther Weymans, CEO of All4Labels.

These results underscore the company's commitment to sustainable practices and its proactive stance in addressing climate change. The All4Labels Group’s 3Ps Business Model—focused on People, Planet, and Product—steers initiatives aimed at improving social, environmental, and governance outcomes throughout its value chain.

By establishing clear targets for 2030 and aligning its sustainability objectives with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), All4Labels ensures that its efforts are strategically aimed at tackling key global priorities and fostering collective advancement.

The importance of sustainability is deeply ingrained in the company’s culture, and such a significant score will propel All4Labels to further develop its practices.

‘We are always improving our standards, and in light of recent regulations, such as the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), we are continuing to focus our innovations on environmental protection and sustainable practices,’ added Gabriela Neves Ferri, vice president of global R&D and sustainability at All4Labels.

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Lecta launches barrier base paper for flexible packaging

Piotr Wnuk — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 22:05:38 +0000

As part of its strategy to provide high-value, innovative and environmentally responsible products, Lecta has introduced Linerset FP, a high-performance barrier base paper designed for flexible packaging.

This product is suitable for converters and printers seeking to incorporate advanced barrier properties into their packaging or use it as it is. It offers a strong, flexible, translucent alternative for use in bags, pouches and wrapping applications.

Linerset FP allows the replacement of non-recyclable multilayer packaging with fully recyclable alternatives, tailored for use in flexographic printing processes.

The new material is suitable for various applications, including food packaging, industrial packaging and more and is available in a variety of grammages (40, 45, 50, 56 and 78 g/sqm).

The paper adheres to the highest regulatory standards, ensuring safety and reliability in a variety of packaging applications. It complies with food contact regulations, toy safety standards and recyclability requirements, among others, reflecting Lecta's commitment to quality and security.

Additionally, Linerset FP is manufactured in accordance with ISO 14001 and EMAS environmental standards, ISO 50001 energy management standards, ISO 9001 quality standards, ISO 45001 occupational health and safety standards, and FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management Systems certification. It is also available with PEFC or FSC C011032 Chain of Custody forestry certifications upon request.

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Coveris partners with Nextek to recycle flexible films

Piotr Wnuk — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 21:11:41 +0000

One of the sustainability technology leaders, Nextek, and flexible packaging expert Coveris, have partnered to transform the mechanical recycling of flexible films with the COtooClean process. The partnership aims to convert post-consumer polyolefin (PE and PP) packaging waste into high-quality food-grade recycled resins and films.

This collaboration builds on Nextek's success in winning the 'Circular Solutions for Flexibles' award from the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW). The award was granted in recognition of Nextek's innovative COtooClean technology, which uses a unique waterless cleaning and decontamination process to produce food-grade recycled materials from post-consumer plastic film.

As part of the partnership between Nextek and Coveris, a demonstration plant is currently being developed in the UK. This facility will implement COtooClean technology on an industrial scale, and extensive trials are planned to gather the data required to meet regulatory standards. Additionally, these trials will provide an opportunity to showcase the technology to the industry. The ultimate goal is to make this innovative process available globally, addressing one of the most significant challenges in recycling.

Professor Edward Kosior, CEO and founder of Nextek, said: ‘COtooClean has the potential to transform plastic film recycling. Since winning the AEPW award, we’ve moved from prototype development to food-grade compliance trials. Partnering with Coveris is the next big step. Together, we’ll demonstrate this technology at scale and work toward a circular economy for plastic films.’

COtooClean addresses a significant challenge in recycling PE and PP films, which are notoriously hard to decontaminate. By facilitating food-grade recycling, this technology marks a substantial advancement towards a sustainable future for flexible packaging.

Christian Kolarik, CEO of Coveris, commented: ‘We’re really a frontrunner in this topic and we are thrilled to collaborate with Nextek on this project – a breakthrough in food-grade mechanical recycling. Sustainability is at the heart of Coveris' ‘No Waste’ strategy, and this partnership is another milestone in ending plastic waste. Together with our ReCover recycling entity and our collaboration with Interzero, we are taking bold steps towards turning waste back into a valuable resource.’

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