Packaging

South Carolina, Virginia score packaging manufacturing expansions

Hinton Lumber Products, Georg Utz, Infinity Global and SunDance are growing in the South. Meanwhile, Silgan and Questar Solutions moved their headquarters locally. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/packaging-manufacturing-expansions-georg-utz-infinity-global-questar-sundance/812543/

Member portrait: Balrampur Chini Mills Limited

Every month, we present 5 facts about a member of European Bioplastics. This time, Stefan Barot, President – Chemical Division (PLA), shares some interesting...

Will EPR actually increase recycling?

Skeptics sparked debate about the value of extended producer responsibility for packaging at The Packaging Conference in Austin, Texas. Perhaps the only clear thing...

Multilayer film design meets machine learning

Research authored by partners from the Bottle Consortium and published in Nature Communications this month aims to challenge the status quo, exploring recyclable alternatives...

Sonoco’s ‘transformation is complete,’ CEO says. What’s next?

A three-year growth strategy is underway that prioritizes innovation, including artificial intelligence, executives explained during a Tuesday investor event. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/sonocos-q4-full-year-2025-earnings-investor-day-2026-transformation-complete/812293/

Domestic markets and policy could help weather rPET woes

Remedies could include long-term contracts with brands, setting recycled content laws in more states, and investing in reuse and refill, say leaders from The...

Recycled content claims bill introduced in Congress

The bipartisan Recycled Materials Attribution Act aims to establish federal standards and ensure the Green Guides are updated accordingly. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/recycled-materials-attribution-act-congress-chemical-recycling/812178/

Packaging sustainability is ‘failing.’ Or is it?

A speaker set off a firestorm at The Packaging Conference this week with a comment about sustainability efforts being a flop. But others believe...

Navigating the Circular Economy: A Masterclass in Sustainable Custom Cardboard Packaging

IntroductionWhat Makes Cardboard the Best Custom Packaging for BrandsThe Hidden Realities of Custom Cardboard Packaging for Product BrandingThe Business Case for Sustainable Cardboard PackagingThe...

When Packaging Becomes the First Product Experience

In beauty and personal care, packaging is no longer just a container. It is the first interaction, the first judgment, and often the deciding...

Laser Engraving: Custom Branded Packaging

Creative Branding with Laser EngravingWe were first introduced to XTool laser imprinting from our customer, Euco Solid Shampoo & Conditioner. Their packaging looked so...

Ball’s new CEO talks volume runway with added US, European assets

It was Ball’s first earnings call since Ron Lewis took over as CEO and Daniel Rabbitt became CFO. The company just gained two Benepack...

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