Category: Stand-up pouches
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Between the Packaging Award, Recycling Reality, and the Digital Product Passport
Why material data is becoming a success factor Early August is the moment of the countdown for many in the packaging industry: in just a few days, the PPWR becomes effective, and the question is no longer whether companies need a declaration of conformity, but whether it will be ready in time. For the current issue of Flexpack News,…
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POUCH vs. PET Bottle Part 5
PP stand-up pouches vs. PET bottles for high-quality and sensitive fillings – a report by Dr. Bernd Knierbein As by January 2026, part 5 from 5, part 4 here: 5. Applications, recycling aspects and conclusion 5.1. Use and application 5.1.1. Pouches As a form of flexible packaging, pouches offer further application options compared to semi-rigid…
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POUCH vs PET BOTTLE Part 4
PP stand-up pouches vs. PET bottles for high-quality and sensitive fillings – a report by Dr. Bernd Knierbein As by January 2026, part 4 from 5, part 3 here: 4. Processes after filling 4.1. Preservation 4.1.1. Sterilisation of the pouches The filled bags must be prepared as follows for sterilisation in a standard bench-top autoclave:…
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Web Seminar “Sealing Layers and Sealing Properties PE & PP”
A follow-up report on the web seminar with Dr. Heiko Schenck On 10 March 2026, participants joined the Innoform web seminar “Sealing Layers and Sealing Properties PE & PP – Basics for Flexible Packaging Films to gain a comprehensive overview of sealing technologies for flexible packaging. Heiko Schenck, an experienced polymer chemist with more than…
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POUCH vs PET BOTTLE Part 3
PP stand-up pouches vs. PET bottles for high-quality and sensitive fillings – a report by Dr. Bernd Knierbein As by January 2026, part 3 from 5, part 2 here: 3. Completion of packaging, filling, and sealing processes 3.1 Processes for Stand-up Pouches 3.1.1 Sealing the spout The pre-made flat bags (see section 2.2.1.) can be…
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POUCH vs PET BOTTLE Part 2
PP stand-up pouches vs. PET bottles for high-quality and sensitive fillings – a report by Dr. Bernd Knierbein As by January 2026, part 2 from 5, part 1 here: 2. Manufacturing processes for packaging The manufacturing processes for both types of packaging differ significantly in terms of complexity and efficiency due to the different production…
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POUCH vs. PET BOTTLE
PP stand-up pouches vs. PET bottles for high-quality and sensitive fillings – a report by Dr. Bernd Knierbein As of January 2026 Part 1 of 5 Introduction Stand-up pouches and PET bottles dominate the European packaging market like no other plastic solution. In 2023 alone, around 59 billion stand-up pouches and approximately 135 billion PET…
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PET bottle, beverage carton or pouch – which is the ultimate recycling champion in the EU?
An attempt to compare costs and recyclability Packaging for water and other beverages is increasingly at the centre of the sustainability debate. This not only raises the question of production costs, but also recyclability and practical implementation in various EU countries. In this specialist article, we compare PET bottles, beverage cartons and pouches in terms…
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Rigid-to-Flex-Shift
Many conversations with experts and an AI have led me to write this article. What does the Flexpack community think about this? We welcome comments from all sides! ‘Business as usual’ is a thing of the past, right? Is a shift from rigid to flexible on the horizon? 1 | Classification of the Regulation With…
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Exploring Sustainability and Innovation with HP Indigo
In a recent interview at the 8th European Pouch Conference organized by Innoform, we had the pleasure of speaking with Josep Isart from HP Indigo. The discussion revolved around the innovative strides HP Indigo is making in the realm of digital printing, particularly focusing on stand-up pouches and sustainability. Sustainability as a Business Enabler Josep…