Packaging

Policy shifts keep chemical footprint efforts in pendulum swing

Following pushes to reduce certain chemicals in packaging and Trump administration changes, industry and advocates ponder what’s next. Limitations remain, including around high-performance materials. Source:...

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Voluntary sustainable packaging goals are on the way out, Gartner says

Companies are aligning their sustainability strategies with emerging legislation, such as EPR laws, according to the consulting firm. Adapting now can have cost advantages...

What plastic, paper and metal commodity experts are watching with tariffs

Leaders from the American Forest & Paper Association, Can Manufacturers Institute and Plastics Industry Association offered perspectives on challenges and manufacturing opportunities in recycled...

Packaging manufacturers reveal Q2 results and trends

Packaging Corporation of America, Sonoco and Crown Holdings are some of the companies that have already reported earnings, with more to come. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/packaging-q2-2025-earnings-results-trends/753509/

Sonoco scaling automation, robotics, digital printing

As Sonoco goes through a period of major acquisitions and divestitures, it’s eyeing $65 million in “productivity savings” in 2025 as it focuses on...

PCA details growth plans after Greif containerboard acquisition

Packaging Corporation of America is poised to benefit from competitors’ cuts to containerboard capacity this year, but the company is watching tariff-driven fluctuations in customer orders, said...

Unpacking 2025’s private equity activity trends

The first half of the year saw 71 PE deals in containers and packaging, according to PitchBook data. Analysts break down the economic factors influencing...

Canmaker Crown Holdings raises 2025 guidance

The company reported that demand in North American food rose 9% during Q2, led by vegetables. It aims to build can inventory by year’s end. Source:...

International Paper to close California facility, affecting 71 employees

The Buena Park, California, closure is slated for the first week of August. This latest in a string of closures since October 2024 brings...

FDA gets feedback on proposed front-of-pack nutrition label

Meanwhile, the Consumer Brands Association continues to push for the existing industry-led Facts up Front label. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/fda-proposal-front-of-pack-nutrition-labeling-fopnl-comments/753511/

Packaging innovations: Huhtamaki’s cool cup compostability, UFP goes to crate lengths

Plus, Stora Enso and Novapor get ready to scale production after a plastic-free foam pilot program. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/packaging-innovations-huhtamaki-stora-enso-novapor-ufp/753340/

Congressional hearing aims to leverage chemical recycling for economic value

Speakers from the American Chemistry Council, The Recycling Partnership and the Flexible Packaging Association previewed legislation and called for Congress to prioritize recycling efforts...

Amazon charts 28% drop in North American shipments containing single-use plastic packaging

The e-commerce giant released its 2024 sustainability report on Wednesday, highlighting collaboration with SC Johnson, Mondi, Shorr Packaging, Pregis and more. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/amazon-packaging-sustainability-report-2024/753294/

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