Flexpack NEWS
Current topics and trends
The Innoform blog/news offers in-depth insights into the world of flexible packaging (#Flexpack). Our articles range from sustainable packaging solutions to innovative film packaging technologies and regulatory challenges. Expert interviews, market assessments and news from the industry round off the offer and keep packaging professionals up to date. Discover how we are shaping the future of the packaging industry through continuous learning and exchange.
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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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Aluminium foil in flexible packaging
Innoform Coaching presents a comprehensive overview of a unique web seminar on the crucial role of aluminium foil in the flexible packaging industry. In this web seminar, Dr Günter Schubert explained the production, properties and applications of aluminium foil and discussed various technical aspects. Manufacture of aluminium foil The production of aluminium foil begins with…
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Training Programme to become a certified packagingEXPERT
Do you often ask yourself how you can make your packaging more sustainable? After completing the packaging expert training programme, you will be able to answer this and other questions relating to more sustainable packaging concepts. When? On 12 dates from 29.09.25 to 28.11.25 Where? Innovationscampus Sigmaringen, Marie-Curie-Str. 20, 72488 Sigmaringen or Zoom (hybrid) Some…
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Certification for the traceability of post-consumer recyclates
A web seminar that packs a punch. Here are the highlights for all those who deal with certified recyclates. This web seminar on the certification of post-consumer recyclates, led by Andreas Holt, provides a comprehensive introduction to the current standards and processes for the traceability and certification of recycled plastics. Here are the key topics…
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Current status of mineral oil migration
The topic of mineral oil migration into and through food packaging covers various aspects, including scientific principles, sources of contamination, analytical methods, toxicological assessments and regulatory developments. We have summarised the essentials for you here based on our popular web seminar. Scientific foundations Mineral oil hydrocarbons are divided into two main groups: MOSH (Mineral Oil…
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35th Inno-Talk Europe – Focus on secondary packaging
Use of film packaging with recycled material – What happens next? Use of film packaging with recycled material – What’s next? Highlights of the presentations Presentation by Cihat Langguth:Cihat Langguth from Der Grüne Punkt talked about the role of waste collection and sorting in the production of PCR materials. He emphasised: Presentation by Mika Sang:Mika…
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Barrier laminates – The expert meeting 2025
Innovations for sustainable packaging solutions – 1 to 2 July 2025 in Würzburg On 1 and 2 July 2025, the renowned conference “Barrier Laminates – The Expert Meeting” will take place in Würzburg. Around 100 participants are expected, similar to previous years. The event is aimed at experts and decision-makers from the fields of packaging…
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Innoform Testservice News
We are delighted to be able to draw your attention to the brand new Innoform Testservice news blog – your central point of contact for exciting testing and evaluation procedures relating to food contact, material characterisation and recyclates. In this blog, we would like to share practical insights, current developments and forward-looking trends with you.…
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Flexpack minimum packaging: sustainability meets innovation
Report on the 22nd Inno-Meeting on February 12 and 13, 2025 in OsnabrückFlexpack minimal packaging – trends and technologies 2025 According to the motto “Less is more”, the 22nd Inno-Meeting presented future-oriented and sustainable approaches in the development of flexible minimal packaging. From 12 to 13 February 2025 in Osnabrück, the symposium showed how innovative…
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Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (PPWR ): PFAS are regulated more strictly
Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste, published on 22 January 2025, contains important regulations on limiting perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in food packaging. From 12 August 2026, food packaging may no longer be placed on the market if it contains PFAS in the following concentrations: These regulations are particularly relevant for…
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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…
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Stand-up pouches are on the rise
(Source: Innoform Coaching GbR) The 8th European ‘Stand-up Pouch Conference’ on the 6th and 7th of November in Vienna provided an impressive demonstration of how sustainable, practical, and cost-effective stand-up pouches are as a packaging format. With excellent barrier properties, reduced packaging materials, and smart design, they succeed in creating new, consumer-friendly packaging solutions. Dieter…
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Sustainability and technology combined – Pöppelmann spouts for stand-up pouches
Flexible packaging is used in many areas and stand-up pouches in particular are increasinglyreplacing existing packaging for pet and baby food, detergents and cleaning agents, personal careand dairy products. They are easy to handle, light in weight and reduce the volume of waste. Thismakes them an extremely sustainable packaging solution. Our spouts are an essential…
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Notification obligation for distributors of food contact materials and articles
The latest amendments to the Consumer Goods Ordinance were promulgated on April 9, 2024 and came into force on July 1, 2024. The transitional period provided for in the ordinance ends on 31 October 2024. An important new feature is the introduction of a notification requirement for companies that manufacture, handle or place food contact…
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Talc (talcum powder) classified as carcinogenic – what does this mean for packaging?
Once again there is an excitement about an additive in the film and paper industry. We have taken a look at it and compiled some facts. It is not only an additive for flexpack, but also for food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Is it therefore not so important for films and paper? Talc or talcum can…
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The 8th European Stand-Up Pouch Conference under the motto “Easy to use”
Innovative developments and sustainable practices will be in the spotlight at the 8th European Stand-Up Pouch Conference, which will take place from 6 to 7 November 2024 at the Parkhotel Schönbrunn in Vienna. Over two days, the conference will bring together leading experts from the flexible packaging industry to discuss the practical and economic benefits…
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In-house training on polyethylene, food packaging and sustainability
Polyethylene and polypropylene are by far the most commonly used polymers for food packaging. Thanks to raw material producers and machine manufacturers, innovation cycles are very short and in-depth knowledge is often quickly outdated. It is difficult to maintain an overview. In addition, the value chain and the markets demand sustainable solutions and weight savings…
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InnoTalk PRIME: The innovative webseminar offer from Innoform
The world of flexible packaging is constantly changing. To keep up with the latest developments and take your communication strategy to the next level, Innoform proudly presents InnoTalk PRIME – a unique webseminar offer specifically for the packaging industry. What is InnoTalk PRIME? InnoTalk PRIME is an innovative online event format developed specifically for the…