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Best Materials to Use for Flexible Packaging in 2015

Flexible packaging ‘eco-refill’ packs have become more popular, and recyclability of flexible packaging is gaining interest.

Flexible packaging, such as pliable plastic bags and wrappers, has long been used for storing food items like salad and frozen vegetables. In addition to confectionary, baked goods and snack food companies, we’re seeing more and more companies start using flexible packaging.   A notable example is Heinz, who has started producing “squeeze and stir” soups in flexible tubes as an alternative to their iconic red tins. A tube costs less than a tin of soup and is easier to slip into a handbag or br...

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