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ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, has teamed up with ScottsMiracle-Gro to revolutionize the packaging used in the new O.M. Scott & Sons brand of natural grass seed, clover seed, and grass food products. The packaging features ProAmpac’s PRO-EVO® Recyclable SOS Bags, which have helped the O.M. Scott & Sons brand transition to fiber-based solutions that are curbside recyclable and support top-tier product protection.

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, expands its dairy packaging portfolio with high-performance butter wraps, including its Butter Fresh Parchment and foil-paper-based options. Designed to protect butter, margarine, and other oil-based solid products, these wraps offer superior grease resistance and excellent dead-fold properties to maintain freshness and minimize air exposure.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, is advancing its ProActive Intelligence platform by launching innovative solutions in its Moisture Protect series. Building on the success of the Moisture Protect platform, ProAmpac now offers a range of moisture-adsorbing films, providing tailored solutions for diverse applications. In collaboration with Aptar CSP Technologies, these solutions are designed to enhance product protection while supporting sustainability goals.

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, is proud to announce its success at the 2025 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards. The company earned multiple honors, including the prestigious Highest Achievement Award for its PRO-EVO® Recyclable FL, which was presented during the Flexible Packaging Association (FPA) annual meeting on March 7, 2025, at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa in Aventura, Florida.

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, is proud to announce the issuance of multiple U.S. patents for its ProActive Sustainability® recyclable and recycle-ready technologies. These patents mark a significant milestone in ProAmpac’s commitment to advancing mono-material packaging solutions, delivering brands access to high-performance, sustainable alternatives without compromising functionality or efficiency.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, is proud to announce that its ProActive Recyclable® RP-1000 Paper Platform, used in the Marks & Spencer’s Select Farms Organic potato range, has won Best in Class and an Award of Distinction at the 2025 PAC Global Awards. The awards were presented at the PAC Global Awards Celebration and Futures Edge Summit in New York.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, is proud to support United Dairy Farmers (UDF) in enhancing its fresh food-to-go offerings with ProAmpac's HandRap™, resulting in a notable boost in sales and improved customer satisfaction.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, is proud to announce its ProActive Recyclable® RP-1000 Paper Series as a finalist in two categories at the prestigious PAC Global Awards 2025. These recognitions underscore ProAmpac’s dedication to advancing sustainable and technically sophisticated packaging solutions.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, has been recognized with TreeHouse Foods’ prestigious 2024 Supplier Value Award for outstanding contributions to Environmental, Sustainability, and Governance (ESG). This award highlights ProAmpac’s environmental stewardship, innovation, and service excellence across TreeHouse’s operations and supply chain.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, has partnered with Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) to advance innovation and enhance people development within the company. Known worldwide for its project-based, experiential learning approach, WPI brings valuable real-world learning opportunities to ProAmpac through this partnership.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, proudly announces its commitment to the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) under the Net-Zero pathway and celebrates its recent EcoVadis Bronze Medal recognition. These milestones underscore ProAmpac's dedication to sustainability and its mission to be a responsible partner to customers, employees, and communities.

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, will showcase its latest packaging solutions at PACK EXPO 2024 in Chicago.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, proudly introduces RotiBag. Providing a practical alternative to traditional clamshell containers, RotiBag reduces material usage and is available in conventional, recycle-ready, and post-consumer recycled (PCR) structures. Its innovative features include an integrated handle, making it ideal for hot grab-and-go items like rotisserie chicken and other prepared foods, while its fog-resistant packaging ensures product visibility.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, announces the launch of its latest innovation, QUADFLEX® Recyclable LFQ. This large-format quad-seal pouch is designed to meet the growing demand for recyclable packaging solutions for premium pet food, lawn and garden care, and dry foods for products up to 40 lbs.

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, proudly introduces its newest version of MAKR by DASL— an innovative online pouch configurator powered by the 3D Source Configuration Platform. Utilizing Unreal Engine, this powerful tool improves the user interface and eases graphic development, empowering users to seamlessly design custom, high-quality, digital flexible packaging prototypes.

ProAmpac, invites attendees of LUNCH! 2024 to visit stand L950 to explore its innovative fibre-based food-to-go packaging solutions. Several of these products have been named finalists in the 2024 UK Packaging Awards and will be on display.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, is thrilled to announce its recognition at the 2024 AmeriStar Awards, securing two wins in the Sustainable Packaging category and contributing to a third recognition for an innovative e-commerce solution. The accolades showcase ProAmpac's dedication to sustainability and innovation with the RAP Sandwich Wedge for Sammi's; ProActive Recyclable RP-1000 Paper Series for Marks & Spencer's organic potatoes; and the insulated paper bag known as ProActive Recyclable FiberCool.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, proudly announces its recognition at the 2024 Excellence in Flexography Awards hosted by the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA). This prestigious program honors the best in the flexographic printing and converting industry.

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, is excited to announce the commercialization of its fiber-based ProActive Recyclable RP-1050 product line. Initially launched in North America, RP-1050 has experienced tremendous commercial success, replacing traditional film overwrap with a fiber-based curbside recyclable option. The platform is also available in Europe and includes local manufacturing of this innovative product, further demonstrating ProAmpac's commitment to global sustainability.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, highlights its dedication to sustainability in its 2024 Sustainability Impact Report. The report underscores the company's proactive approach to leveraging data-driven insights and innovative solutions to drive environmental progress.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, proudly announces the launch of its innovative ProActive Recyclable Fresh Tray FT-1000. This groundbreaking, patent-pending polypropylene-based tray is classified as plastic #5 and approved for curbside recycling. It introduces the food service and grocery markets to an easily recyclable lightweight foam tray.

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, will showcase its new line of fiber-based food-to-go packaging at the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) Show 2024, taking place from June 9-11 in Houston, TX.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, is proud to announce the launch of its patent-pending ProActive Recyclable® FiberCool curbside recyclable insulated bag. Going beyond a standard Self-Opening Sack (SOS), FiberCool offers the convenience of curbside recyclability and a temperature retention solution for the food and grocery delivery market.

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, will showcase its latest sustainable packaging advancements at Petfood Forum 2024 from April 29-May 1 in Kansas City, Missouri. ProAmpac's latest groundbreaking sustainable products include the following:

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, proudly announces a groundbreaking collaboration with Sammi, to launch a fiber-based modified atmosphere sandwich pack (MAP). This partnership marks a significant step towards enhancing sustainability in the food-to-go market.

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, today announced the acquisition of UP Paper, a leading producer of recycled kraft paper. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, and Gelpac, a premier producer of multiwall paper and poly-woven packaging products, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which ProAmpac will acquire Gelpac from an investor group led by NAMAKOR Holdings (“NAMAKOR”), including Groupe W Investissements (“W Investments”) and CDPQ.

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, is set to unveil its latest sustainable packaging advancements at Packaging Innovations 2024, held at the NEC in Birmingham on 21-22 February at stand N92. ProAmpac's latest groundbreaking sustainable products include:

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, announces the launch of ProActive Intelligence Moisture Protect (MP-1000), a patent-pending breakthrough moisture-adsorbing technology that eliminates the need for desiccant packets. MP-1000 platforms use Aptar’s CSP Technologies’ 3-Phase Activ-Polymer™ platform technology to lower the moisture level in the packaging headspace, making it ideal for applications that require optimal moisture control, such as point-of-care diagnostic kits, live culture probiotics, and hygroscopic powdery food products.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, is proud to announce that it was honored with a 2023 American Inhouse Design Award™ for its ProActive Recyclable® RP-1000 Recyclable Paper packaging. Hosted by Graphic Design USA (GDUSA), this award recognizes the exceptional work of ProAmpac’s in-house Design and Sample Lab (DASL).

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, in collaboration with Nestlé Purina PetCare, celebrates winning a 2023 AmeriStar Award in the shelf-stable food category. The win recognizes ProAmpac’s latest recyclable packaging innovation – QUADFLEX® Recyclable, which was first introduced by Purina in the company’s Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets product line. QUADFLEX Recyclable is an innovative solution that supports Purina’s sustainability goals by transitioning from multi-layer to mono-material packaging in support of the company’s design for recycling initiative.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, is proud to announce its ProActive PCR® Retort pouches containing post-consumer recycled (PCR) material. This new offering is just one of the many options ProAmpac’s ProActive Sustainability platform provides retailers and brands looking for innovative solutions to meet their circular economy goals.

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, today launched its second annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Impact report, Leading From the Front.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, announces the launch of its patent-pending ProActive Recyclable® RP-1000 High Barrier (HB) paper-based technology. An extension to its existing ProActive Recyclable RP-1000 series, RP-1000 HB offers excellent oxygen, moisture barrier, and grease resistance. It is suited for dry food products such as dehydrated fruit, confectionery, and flavored oatmeal.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, has partnered with the packaging engineering department of Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart (Stuttgart Media University), Germany, with a focus on the development of curbside recyclable high-performance coated paper technologies.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, recently received two awards at the 2023 annual Excellence in Flexography Awards hosted by the Flexographic Technical Association (FTA).

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, announces the USDA BioPreferred® certification of its new ProActive Compostable CPM-2000 product (CPM-2000). This certification solidifies CPM-2000 as a pioneering technology platform in helping to close the circular economy loop. In addition, the Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) awarded CPM-2000 with industrial compostable certification, underscoring its groundbreaking achievement in sustainability.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, introduces its fiber-based Modified Atmosphere Packaging RAP Sandwich Wedge to the North American market. Designed for sandwiches and wraps, this groundbreaking package introduces the concept of modified atmosphere packaging to a fiber-based format.

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, announced today its collaboration with Polytechnique Montreal 3SPack Research Chair for the launch of Heat Sealing in Packaging, outlining the principles of heat sealing and the correlation of molecular properties and processing parameters in seal performance.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, introduces its patent-pending, ProActive Recyclable R-2200D Easy-Peel Open Packaging. A groundbreaking innovation, the R-2200D provides consumers a hassle-free snacking experience through its exceptional, easy-peel, easy-to-open sealant technology.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, will showcase its products at Interpack, a worldwide exhibition for the packaging industry, in Hall 10, Stand D21. The event is scheduled to take place in Dusseldorf, Germany, from 4-10 May.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, joined with Scotts Miracle-Gro®, Metropolitan Tea and Purition to celebrate receiving five 2023 Flexible Packaging Achievement Awards. On March 29th, during the 72nd Anniversary of the Flexible Packaging Association’s (FPA) Annual Meeting in Amelia Island, Fla., ProAmpac received the following awards:

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, announces the launch of its patent-pending PRO-EVO Recyclable platforms. The newest addition to the ProActive Recyclable® series of products, PRO-EVO Recyclable is a multi-wall paper-based self-opening-sack (SOS) bag that is certified for curbside recycling and is ideally suited for dry pet food.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, announces the launch of ProActive Recyclable Paper-1000, the newest addition to the ProActive Recyclable® series of products. Recylclable Paper (RP)-1000 is the first product launched in a series of new curbside recyclable paper-based packaging solutions that are heat-sealable with good moisture barrier and excellent directional tear properties.

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging, announced today their Elsham, UK facility received the Brand Reputation through Compliance Global Standard (BRCGS) accreditation, the highest level possible awarded to those companies demonstrating compliance in hazard and risk management, hygiene, product safety and quality.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, joined with SBM Life Science, a leader in lawn and garden care products, to celebrate the 2022 American Graphics Design Award Winner with recognition for BioAdvanced Season Long Lawn Weed Killer + Preventer for Southern Lawns design.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, announces the launch of the newest member of the QUADFLEX® Recyclable packaging platform, QUADFLEX LT. As a recyclable structure, QUADFLEX LT is pre-qualified for in-store drop-off through polyethylene streams.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, is pleased to announce that it has received two nominations from the 2022 PAC Global Awards for its innovative design approach for e-commerce packaging formats. In the Package Brand Marketing category, the Scotts Miracle-Gro® Rescue™ Outdoor Plant Potion™ has been nominated. In the Packaging Innovation category, Amazon’s ProActive Recyclable® Paper Mailer for Ice Cream Delivery has been nominated.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, has partnered with JBT Proseal, a leading tray sealing machine manufacturer, to offer North America’s first in-line sandwich packaging testing lab at ProAmpac’s Collaboration & Innovation Center (CIC). Designed to form and seal fresh sandwich packaging, Proseal’s GTSV machine will be used to optimize packaging design while allowing customers to run trials on new packaging formats without disrupting commercial production operations.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, has partnered with the non-profit Recon2, a University of Manchester, UK spin-off company, in support of a patented technology quantifying recycled content in plastic products and packaging.

Continuing on its mission to deliver more sustainable product innovations, ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, announced the certification of their ProActive Compostable® CPM-2000, a high-barrier paper-based laminate for dry foods. Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) certified that CPM-2000 complies with the specifications established by the American Society of Testing and Materials Standards ASTM D6868 for Industrial Compostability.

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, this week launched its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, A Path Forward, highlighting the company’s sustainability strategy.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, announced their Rocky Mount, VA facility received the International Sustainability Carbon Certification Plus (ISCC Plus). This is a global sustainability certification system which supports the tracking of chemically recycled and bio-based polymers through the supply chain.

Flexible packaging and material science leader, ProAmpac, in partnership with Purition, a wholefood nutrition producer, announced a breakthrough with ProActive Recyclable® paper sachets for powdered meal shakes. This fully recyclable high barrier paper sachet replaces Purition’s original multilayer non-recyclable packaging.

ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging and material science, announced that two facilities have been certified in the International Organization of Standardization (ISO) program, an independent, non-governmental, international organization that develops standards to ensure the quality, safety, and efficiency of products, services, and systems.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, was honored by Hormel Foods, for the eighth consecutive time, with its Spirit of Excellence Award. The 2022 honor recognizes the consistent level of service, quality, and commitment to continuous improvement.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, today announced that it has acquired Specialty Packaging, Inc. (“Specialty Packaging”), a family-owned manufacturer of specialty paper, film and foil packaging products for the fast food and food services industries. The addition of Specialty Packaging’s complementary product portfolio and manufacturing capabilities extends ProAmpac’s reach with food service customers and expands its footprint to the southwestern United States.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, joined with Syndego to celebrate receiving the AIMCAL 2022 Product of the Year Award for their innovative insulation supplement featuring phase change materials (PCM) branded QE Platinum.

Responding to the increased market demand for post-consumer recycled (PCR) packaging solutions, flexible packaging leader, ProAmpac, announced the launch of its unique ProActive PCR® Retort pouches. Both EU and FDA compliant for food contact in retort applications, ProActive PCR Retort pouches are designed for pet and human food packaging.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, was honored by the prestigious 2021 Dow Packaging Innovation Awards with a silver award for their innovative ProActive Recyclable® Paper Mailer with Water-Resistance.

Flexible packaging and material science leader, ProAmpac, is pleased to introduce their latest ProActive Sustainability® innovation, ProActive Recyclable® R-2000S. This pioneering polyethylene-based film fulfills the market need for a recyclable packaging option that withstands the demands of a microwave heating environment. ProActive Recyclable R-2000S is a patent-pending polyethylene-based film designed to run on high-speed form/fill/seal equipment and is pre-qualified for store drop-off recycling.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, today announced that it has acquired Belle-Pak Packaging (“Belle-Pak”), an award-winning manufacturer of flexible packaging products. With the addition of Belle-Pak, ProAmpac expands its growing presence in Canada and extends its reach in high-growth e-commerce, healthcare and logistics end markets.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, has partnered with Rutgers University Department of Food Science professor, Dr. Kit Yam. This partnership is being integrated with ProAmpac’s Material Science and Innovation teams to support the company’s commitment to developing active and intelligent food packaging.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, was recently recognized with four design honors for their fresh-food-to-go packaging product offering. In 2021, ProAmpac was honored 10 times for their sustainable fresh-food-to-go packaging innovation.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, today announced that it has acquired Prairie State Group (“PSG”), an SQF-certified provider of flexible packaging and labeling services based in Franklin Park, Illinois. This acquisition strengthens ProAmpac’s flexible and sustainable packaging offerings for the food and pet food markets and expands its labeling capabilities. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

ProAmpac, formerly Ultimate Packaging, a global leader in flexible packaging, announced today their Grimsby, UK facility received the International Sustainability Carbon Certification Plus (ISCC Plus), a global sustainability certification system which supports the tracking of chemically recycled polymers and bio-based polymers through the supply chain.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, announced that two independent advanced recycling firms confirmed their ProActive Recycle Ready Retort RT-3000 pouches met the criteria for chemical recycling. By processing materials that cannot be mechanically recycled due to composition or product residue, advanced recycling produces a quality polymer that can be re-introduced into the supply chain.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, today announced that it has acquired Irish Flexible Packaging and Fispak from their parent company, IFP Investments Limited. Both Irish Flexible Packaging and Fispak are Ireland-based manufacturers and distributors of sustainable, flexible packaging serving the dairy, bakery, meat, fish and cheese markets in Ireland and internationally. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, expressed its appreciation to four organizations for their recent recognition of the company’s contributions to sustainability, innovation, and package design in fresh food-to-go packaging.

Today, ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, announced the launch of their ProActive Recyclable® Paper Mailers. These curbside recyclable mailers have up to 70% lower water absorption versus a standard kraft paper mailer. Utilizing a robust paper, ProActive Recyclable Paper Mailers ensure protection of the package during transit.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, opens Pack Expo 2021 at Booth SL-6135 with an emphasis on recyclable packaging innovation, shining a spotlight on its numerous recently introduced ProActive Recyclable solutions including an expanded portfolio of paper structures. In addition, ProAmpac will be demonstrating the leading virtual packaging prototyping software branded MAKR.

ProAmpac, the leader in flexible packaging and material science, announces their latest addition to the ProActive Sustainability® platform, QUADFLEX® Recyclable. The format utilizes ProAmpac’s R-2000 recyclable laminated mono polyethylene product providing the marketplace a sustainable alternative to multi-material laminates. QUADFELX Recyclable is available in either a side gusseted with flat or pinched bottom stand up pouch.

Flexible packaging leader ProAmpac announces the launch of R-2000D, their newest patent-pending addition to the ProActive Recyclable® series of polyethylene-based structures. Designed to be a drop-in replacement for conventional multi-material laminates, R-2000D’s unique performance characteristics allow it to run at high-speeds on form/fill/seal equipment.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, today announced that it has acquired Euroflex, a family-owned business based in Ireland that produces a broad portfolio of flexible printed film, lamination and pouching packaging solutions. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging and material science, today announced that it has acquired APC Paper Group (“APC Paper”), a leading producer of recycled paper packaging products for food service and retail markets. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.