Packaging

Paper-based flexibles could reduce pollution from small-format plastics: EMF

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...

O-I Glass flags harsher-than-expected Q1

The company disclosed challenges in Europe that are straining beginning-of-year performance. Looking ahead, glass innovations need to be better poised to capitalize on newer...

ProAmpac completes TC Transcontinental flexible packaging acquisition

The transaction, backed by Pritzker Private Capital, brings together two of North America’s largest flexible packaging companies. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/proampac-completes-acquisition-tc-transcontinental-packaging/814122/

With help of EPR, aerosol can groups push for recycling acceptance

A new playbook from trade groups addresses concerns about safety and consumer education. Eureka Recycling weighs in on an issue dividing MRF operators. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/aerosol-can-mrf-recycling-playbook-safety-education-epr/813801/

Washington taps Circular Action Alliance as PRO for packaging EPR

The latest appointment means CAA now serves as the approved producer responsibility organization in six states. A draft program plan is due in 2028...

A ‘catalyst for change’: How Waiākea is pioneering sustainable packaging in bottled water

The Hawai'i-based brand said it is the first company in the world to print labels with algae-based inks, adding its climate values help it stand...

High Midwest Premium, ongoing tariffs, Iran conflict hit aluminum

Metal packaging input costs remain under pressure in 2026, as duties on aluminum and tinplate steel hold firm. International conflict adds a new variable,...

February closure announcements hit hundreds of North American packaging workers

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, spirits glass value chain worn down by tariff uncertainty

Wine and spirits customers charted steep dropoffs in exports to Canada in 2025. The Glass Packaging Institute is partnering with end markets to advocate...

Gen AI could transform packaging pricing: McKinsey

There was a jump in AI adoption for commercial optimization by packaging companies in 2025. “They are walking the talk in many ways,” said one...

Get louder about sustainability progress, Crown leader says

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...

February containerboard prices chart ‘surprising’ dip

Despite production pullbacks and improved demand, one index showed a dip in monthly containerboard prices. This “shocked” some industry participants and could jeopardize certain...

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