Steve Fairfield was a flexible packaging luminary who embodied the spirit of innovation. His outstanding contributions to the industry are now being celebrated through this new award presented in his honor.

During the presentation, Branyon walked attendees through Sonoco’s journey to ensuring that EnviroFlex Paper was curbside recyclable, and the sustainability advantages paper presents over other plastic-based materials. 

The Flexible Packaging Association’s Alison Keane sees hope for some level of harmonization when it comes to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) mandates being crafted in several states.

Dan Margherio, National Business Development Manager, IMA Dairy & Food USA, and Andrea Mathias Pierini, Sales Area Manager, IMA Industries - FillShape Division, each shed light on how IMA made Tree Top’s pouch manufacturing more efficient. 

Flexible pouch packaging not only has a lower carbon footprint than rigid plastic packaging but also connects with consumers, says ALLIEDFLEX Technologies’ Dennis Calamusa.

Head back to the beach and join global CPG producers, converters, and suppliers of materials, equipment, and technology in our new location – Clearwater, Florida – to discover the future of packaging together.

Industry leaders awarded at the Flexible Packaging Association’s Annual Meeting in March will talk about innovative printing techniques and expanding the use of flexible packaging.

While those companies will share their expertise on Widely Recyclable pouches and cutting-edge retortable pouches, industry veterans will offer their unique insights in a panel discussion on Packaging Sustainability and Extended Producer Responsibility.

Featured speakers will share their insights on packaging innovation for liquid products and expected M&A trends in the pouch sector.

ALLIEDFLEX Technologies’ Dennis Calamusa will put the spotlight on forward-looking CPGs that are reinventing the status quo through flexible pouch packaging, and the Flexible Packaging Association’s Alison Keane will discuss how policy is driving packaging innovation.