Greg Hrinya, Associate Editor07.10.17
More and more label converters are venturing into the flexible packaging industry, which runs the gamut from food to personal care products. Avery Dennison, a supplier of label and packaging materials and solutions, is offering several products to benefit this growing market.
According to Smithers Pira, the flexible packaging industry is expected to reach $231 billion by 2018. Cindy Collins, flexible packaging business development manager at Avery Dennison, states that flexible packaging is the second largest packaging segment, accounting for roughly 20% of the industry.
Foils, as well as metalized films and high barrier films are prevalent in this space. The trends include industrial and hard-to-hold applications. “These types of structure require higher barrier and better performance than other segments of packaging,” says Collins. “They require a much higher chemical resistance in barrier than you would typically need in a food application or general personal care.”
Single-use packaging is growing in popularity too, especially as brands target convenience. Many
According to Smithers Pira, the flexible packaging industry is expected to reach $231 billion by 2018. Cindy Collins, flexible packaging business development manager at Avery Dennison, states that flexible packaging is the second largest packaging segment, accounting for roughly 20% of the industry.
Foils, as well as metalized films and high barrier films are prevalent in this space. The trends include industrial and hard-to-hold applications. “These types of structure require higher barrier and better performance than other segments of packaging,” says Collins. “They require a much higher chemical resistance in barrier than you would typically need in a food application or general personal care.”
Single-use packaging is growing in popularity too, especially as brands target convenience. Many
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