Fiber-based flexibles do “not yet exist at the scale, cost, and performance needed” to solve the flexible plastic pollution problem, according to the Ellen...
Metal packaging input costs remain under pressure in 2026, as duties on aluminum and tinplate steel hold firm. International conflict adds a new variable,...
Packaging manufacturers including Ardagh, Cascades, International Paper and Smurfit Westrock announced a variety of facility and production line closures scheduled to take place in the...
Wine and spirits customers charted steep dropoffs in exports to Canada in 2025. The Glass Packaging Institute is partnering with end markets to advocate...
Packaging sustainability efforts aren’t failing, but more can be done, said Crown’s VP of global sustainability. She described navigating the challenge of absolute targets and...
Despite production pullbacks and improved demand, one index showed a dip in monthly containerboard prices. This “shocked” some industry participants and could jeopardize certain...
In a 6-3 decision, the court rejected President Trump's claim that a 1977 law gave him the authority to impose broad tariffs globally.
Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/supreme-court-invalidates-trump-tariffs-based-on-emergency-powers/812729/
Speakers at the February event discussed timely industry topics including M&A, EPR, innovation and market growth.
Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/takeaways-from-the-packaging-conference-2026/812640/
A recent spate of rPET facility closures follows a slightly premature ramp-up, said one converter. But renewed investment is needed to ensure “we still have...
