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What is flexible packaging?

Flexible Packaging is produced through adding value to a wide variety of substrate materials including plastic films, paper and aluminium foil. It is used in a variety of markets and products.

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Key Sustainability Facts

Flexible Packaging is more sustainable than you think...

It also has many advantages in comparison with other types of packaging

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Meet Our Members

We represent the European Flexible Packaging Industry

More than 80 member companies that are representing about 85% of European Flexible Packaging turnover

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Main Markets

Flexible Packaging is used for many different products on the market.

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Sustainability & Recycling

Flexible Packaging is used for many different products on the market.

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We represent the European Flexible Packaging Industry

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What is Flexible Packaging?

Flexible Packaging is produced through adding value to a wide variety of substrate materials including plastic films, paper and aluminium foil – either separately or in combination – mainly for primary retail food packaging and non-food packaging applications such as pet food, tobacco, cosmetics and personal care, household detergents, and pharmaceutical and medical products. This specifically excludes shrink and stretch films used for secondary packaging, pallet hoods and pallet wrap, carrier bags, supermarket and self-service counter bags, silage bags, refuse and industrial sacks, etc. Inevitably, there remain some grey areas.

Use cases

Main markets

Flexible packaging is used in almost all retail areas. Here you will find an overview of how, where and in which form they are used most frequently.

Main Markets

  • Bread, Biscuits and Cakes
  • Cheese and Dairy
  • Cigarettes & Tobacco
  • Fresh & Processed Meat
  • Crisps, Snacks & Nuts
  • Dried Foods & Cereals
  • Fresh Fruit & Vegetables
  • Frozen Foods & Ice Cream
  • Ground Coffee & Beans
  • Pharmaceutical & Medical
  • Pet Foods
  • Sugar & Chocolate Confectionery
  • Toiletries & Hygiene
  • Condiments & Other Foods
  • Other Non-Foods
Sustainability

Our Vision for Flexible Packaging in Europe

Find out about the industries vision for Europe's transformation into a more circular and resource efficient economy.

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Member Companies

Click here for a complete overview of all members of Flexible Packaging Europe.

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