The flexible packaging industry leads important packaging trends by extending shelf life and increasing safety, design flexibility, convenience, and sustainability. Technical advances and innovative design have led to an amazing array of benefits.

Flexible packaging is any package or part of a package whose shape can readily be changed when filled or during use. By extending shelf life and offering a host of convenient features, one of its greatest impact is helping the U.S reduce food waste.

Flexible packaging use is growing fast and is second only to corrugated cardboard in the U.S. It provides many consumer benefits, but flexible packaging is quickly becoming the preferred solution for brands because it reduces their environmental footprint.