Packaging

Amid industry frustration about fiber price indexes, Bloomberg presents alternative

Existing pricing indexes haven’t kept up with changes in fiber manufacturing and sales over the last several decades, so Bloomberg developed an alternative, according to...

Maryland Gov. Moore signs packaging EPR into law

Maryland becomes the sixth state with an EPR for packaging law. It ramps up reimbursement between 2028 and 2030. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/maryland-paper-packaging-epr-wes-moore-signs-sb-901/747133/

Ameripen names new executive director

The new head has a background in food service packaging and sustainability work and will lead the association “through one of the most consequential...

International Paper to restructure footprint along US-Mexico border

Two facility closures in Texas will accompany investments in that state and in Mexico. Although the closures mean some employees are slated to be...

US, China agree to reduce tariff rates for 90 days

By Wednesday, the two countries will charge 10% baseline duties during the period and remove certain retaliatory levies that pushed rates over 100%. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/us-china-trade-agreement-tariff-pause/747754/

Sealed Air says USMCA exemption minimizes tariff exposure, touts turnaround plans

The protective and food packaging company’s results were down year over year, but CEO Dustin Semach said there are signs of improvement and noted...

GreenBlue shares How2Recycle label updates, launches tube and thermoform group

The group announced a new timeline for redesigned labels and a collaboration on hard-to-recycle items. Plus, the Sustainable Packaging Coalition outlined 2025’s top trends...

Ball says tariff impacts so far have been minimal

The aluminum can manufacturer’s global shipments rose 2.6% during the first quarter, thanks in part to market strength in Europe and growth in non-alcoholic...

Grants of up to $50K aim to boost compostable packaging recovery

A new program accepting applications through mid-June seeks to help fund on-site equipment improvements, public education, testing and market development related to packaging. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/closed-loop-composting-consortium-food-contact-compostable-packaging-grant/747260/

Are tariff-era changes to fiber supply chains here to stay?

Some fiber companies are altering where they source material and ship products, and economic uncertainty is also shifting consumer spending and demand for containerboard,...

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