Minimalism isn’t a design trend; it’s a design principle. At its core is a question for every business: how can we do more with less? The answer lies with flexible packaging, as Julie O’Loughlin, group marketing manager at Parkside Flexibles, explains.

Sudpack has developed recyclable mono-material packaging solutions for coffee beans and ground coffee, offering an alternative to conventional PET/aluminium/PE laminates.

A long-time challenge – the environmental impact of small plastic sachets – has found a promising solution through a collaboration between Futamura, Repaq, and GK Sondermaschinenbau.

Ahlstrom’s Sulpack PFAS-free flexible packaging range has achieved Home Compostable certification from the Australasian Bioplastics Association, meeting the AS 5810 requirements.

Bloom Biorenewables, a previous Amcor Lift-Off program winner, has successfully closed a Series A funding round exceeding US$14m. It is collaborating with Amcor on R&D for sustainable plastics.

Koehler Paper has joined forces with French cardboard packaging expert Wimbee, to develop world's first aerosol can cap made entirely of 100 per cent cardboard and paper.

Billerud has developed ConFlex HeatSeal, a recyclable, heat-sealable paper material to replace plastic in packaging applications requiring strong sealing performance and recyclability.

The member companies of Aerobal reported worldwide deliveries of 6.75bn units in 2024. Of those, 900m were in Asian and Australia/ Oceania region, a 4.2% increase over the previous year.

Mondi has received ten WorldStar Awards for innovative paper-based packaging across various sectors. Organised by the WPO, the awards celebrate advancements in packaging design and technology.

The Finnish VTT Technical Research Centre, in partnership with Aalto University and Metsa Board, Stora Enso, and Walki Group, has introduced FOLD, the origami-inspired packaging technology.

Amcor has joined forces with South Korea’s Kolon Industries in a strategic collaboration aimed at developing and commercialising more sustainable polyester materials (PET and PEF) for flexible packaging.

TNA Solutions has secured the Australian Export Award for Manufacturing and Advanced Materials, recognised for its Australian-made production line technology that supports the global food industry.

UPM Specialty Papers and Eastman have introduced a biopolymer-coated paper packaging solution designed for food products needing grease and oxygen barriers.

Sonoco has introduced fully recyclable 95% paper-based cans for Nestlé coffee products as part of its EnviroCan range.

PulPac licensee, Stora Enso, is planning to open a dry moulded fibre production unit in Skene, Sweden, with production set to begin in Q4 2024 after successful large-scale testing.

Henkel Adhesive Technologies has teamed up with Panverta CPP to develop sustainable packaging solutions that enhance barrier performance and reduce waste. They'll be on show at Tokyo Pack 2024