Packaging

US Plastics Pact removes transport EPS from ‘problematic’ list

This is the first time the group has removed an item from the approximately four-year-old list. A broader review of the materials on the...

Anchor Glass to close Georgia site, affecting 168 workers

The footprint change follows a recapitalization and leadership change for the Florida-based food and beverage container manufacturer. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/anchor-glass-permanent-closure-warner-robins-georgia/828221/

Nearly 60 members of Congress call for aluminum pricing investigation

At issue is the Midwest Premium, which reportedly incorporates the 50% aluminum tariffs on domestic manufacturers — even those that use domestically recycled aluminum.  Source:...

Former Amcor flexibles leader to join Kaiser Aluminum as CEO

Tennessee-based manufacturer Kaiser is planning a leadership transition as its packaging business grows. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/kaiser-aluminum-ceo-fred-stephan-amcor/828120/

Packaging companies target Southeast for latest expansions

DRC Industries, UFP Packaging and Wyda Packaging are among the companies expanding their presence in the region. TricorBraun and Vert announced other North American...

California compostables bills, opposed by BPI, won’t advance

A pair of bills related to plastics and labeling did not clear an appropriations deadline. “California still has significant work to do” to help fulfill EPR...

Know When to Stop Hand Wrapping: The Real Cost and the ROI Case for the FS1000

Picture this: a warehouse supervisor wraps 12 pallets before lunch, every day, without thinking twice about it. The stretch film is...

PepsiCo reports 2025 increase in recycled content for plastic packaging

The CPG company used 2 million metric tons of plastic last year, a slight decrease from 2024. It noted lightweighting Gatorade and Lipton bottles...

Packaging innovations: Heinz cap lets consumers choose their main squeeze

Plus, something’s up with 7Up’s new look and Rev-O-Box goes inside out for reuse. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/packaging-innovations-heinz-7up-bero/827586/

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