- In March 2024, Südpack launched a certified recyclable film specifically designed for its in-house production of food pouches, making it suitable for pasteurization and hot filling. This film will be used in manufacturing stand-up pouches with spouts
- In February 2024, Amcor Plc partnered with Stonyfield Organic to develop a polyethylene-based spouted pouch for YoBaby refrigerated yogurt packaging. The newly designed pouch eliminates metalized or foil-based film layers while maintaining superior heat resistance for spout insertion
- In January 2024, API Group and its subsidiary Accredo Packaging, known for sustainable packaging solutions for the food and consumer goods markets, announced a collaboration with Reynolds Consumer Products' Presto Products Fresh-Lock team. This partnership aims to introduce the first eco-friendly flexible stand-up pouch incorporating over 50% Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) content, making it suitable for food packaging
- In March 2023, COLINES and TotalEnergies collaborated to develop unlaminated recyclable stand-up pouches for food contact applications. These full polyethylene (PE) recyclable pouches were designed to minimize packaging thickness and enhance sustainability
- In June 2022, German face stock specialist Sihl introduced Artysio, a premade printable stand-up pouch featuring an innovative packaging film. Designed for ‘pack and print’ and ‘print and pack’ production methods, this product enhances customization and flexibility in stand-up pouch packaging.
