- In April 2024, UFlex launched a series of new high barrier packaging films, designed to provide superior product protection and extended shelf life while enhancing sustainability. These advanced packaging solutions cater to the growing demand for high-performance, eco-friendly materials in the flexible packaging industry
- In April 2024, Inteplast BOPP Films partnered with VerdaFresh to create flexible high barrier films that will enhance food shelf life while minimizing package waste. Inteplast's high-moisture barrier biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) films will be blended with oxygen protective coating technology from VerdaFresh
- In March 2024, Toppan announced the launch of a new high barrier packaging film that combines recyclability with superior barrier performance, enhancing sustainability in the packaging industry
- In December 2023, Amcor introduced a new recyclable high barrier packaging film, designed to deliver exceptional product protection while supporting sustainability efforts
- In October 2022, Toppan expanded its GL Barrier range with a mono-material PE barrier designed to package liquid products in a durable, sterile, and easy-to-recycle material. Aiming to meet "growing demand" in the European and North American markets, the company claims that vapor deposition has previously posed a challenge with PE packaging and that its new barrier supersedes existing designs of its kind
