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adapa Group wins Pap’Award for PaperFlowʳᵉ P-type

13. April 2026 3 minutes reading time

adapa Group has been awarded the Pap’Award in the category “Circularity in Food Packaging” for its solution PaperFlowʳᵉ P-type. The award, presented by Pap’Argus and Etiq&Pack, recognises the company’s ongoing commitment to advancing circular packaging solutions.

A white, paper-based flow-pack bag shown vertically, floating against a light gray background. The packaging features light purple circular graphic elements and black text reading "PaperFlow re P-type" and "CEPI-certified and performant!" along with the "adapa" brand logo.

PaperFlowʳᵉ P-type combines excellent performance with CEPI-certified recyclability, addressing key requirements for circular packaging. The solution is designed for seamless runnability on existing HFFS and VFFS lines, eliminating the need for additional investment or machine modifications. At the same time, it ensures a strong on-shelf appearance by reducing bends and crease marks, supporting both functionality and visual quality.

The award-winning product reflects adapa’s continuous innovation approach and close collaboration with customers. PaperFlowʳᵉ P-type is constantly being refined and adapted for specific applications. The solution has been developed across multiple adapa sites and is available in various iterations – from standard to high gas barrier structures – all compliant with CEPI and APCOA requirements. PaperFlowʳᵉ P-type can be processed on both vertical and horizontal machines and is also available as pre-made pouches with reclosable zipper functionality.

“This award highlights our approach to innovation – developing solutions that meet the highest technical standards while supporting the transition towards circular packaging. PaperFlowʳᵉ P-type demonstrates how we combine performance, efficiency, and recyclability in a practical and scalable way,” says Richard Bell, Director of Innovation at adapa Group.

Professional headshot of Richard Bell, Director of Innovation at adapa Group. He is a man with short brown hair and glasses, wearing a navy blue suit jacket, a light blue shirt, and a patterned silver tie, smiling against a blurred indoor background.

As the European partner of choice for flexible packaging solutions, adapa Group continues to expand its portfolio of Designed for Recycling solutions, supporting customers in achieving their circularity goals without compromising on performance.

Winning the Pap’Award marks another milestone in this journey and reinforces adapa’s role as a trusted partner in driving the transformation of the packaging industry.

 

About adapa Group

adapa Group is the European partner of choice for flexible packaging solutions.
Adapting to the evolving needs of customers in food, tobacco, home & personal care, and healthcare industries, adapa offers efficient solutions that are crafted to perform and designed to be circular. adapa’s expertise spans over decades, evolving from a group of family-owned businesses to a leading European supplier of flexible packaging. From extrusion to printing and converting, adapa’s knowledge runs deep. With highly experienced centres of excellence across Europe, adapa speaks their customers language – be it Dutch or cheese.

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