Packaging

Economic uncertainty throws off folding carton market

Certain economic conditions and policy changes tamped down an expected recovery period in 2025. But the Paperboard Packaging Council projects shipments could turn around in 2026. Source:...

Sealed Air’s protective material volumes grow in a first since 2021

The company sees opportunity in diversifying in food service and retail, said CEO Dustin Semach during a Q3 earnings call. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/sealed-air-q3-2025-packaging-earnings/804507/

Containerboard production continued downward slide in Q3

Containerboard capacity cuts could tee up an environment ripe for price increases in early 2026. Conversely, recent boxboard production expansions have resulted in an...

Food and beverage giants play catchup on packaging investments

CPGs like Conagra, B&G and Suja increasingly appreciate the gravity of split-second consumer decision-making — and are devoting resources accordingly. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/food-beverage-giants-packaging-investment-bg-conagra-suja/804262/

1,000+ packaging manufacturing layoffs announced in October

In a packed month for layoff announcements, California and Illinois were some of the harder-hit states. Affected sites span EPS foam, corrugated boxes, pallets...

Packaging innovations: SmartSolve’s products go down the toilet, Seaman Paper avoids scuffs

Plus, Village Farms’ valve keeps cannabis scents in check and Ahlstrom launches coffee pods that break down at home. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/packaging-innovations-smartsolve-seaman-paper-ahlstrom-pure-sunfarms/802885/

International Paper reverses 2025 box shipment expectations

Although box shipments ticked up in September and early October, full-year volumes are now expected to be down, executives said on Thursday’s earnings call....

Ranpak details billion-dollar opportunity with Walmart, Amazon

The automation and packing materials company discussed growing enterprise deals on an earnings call Thursday, including with a major medical supply company. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/ranpak-enterprise-deals-amazon-walmart-medline/804221/

Containerboard market ‘pretty bad right now’: Smurfit Westrock CEO

“Pain is very, very real right now” for containerboard, said CEO Tony Smurfit on Wednesday’s earnings call. He also detailed the company’s efforts to...

Packaging manufacturers share Q3 takeaways

Catch up on results from Smurfit Westrock, Sonoco, Packaging Corporation of America and more to come. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/packaging-manufacturing-q3-2025-earnings-results-trends/804018/

Food giants may lean more on lawsuits as private label encroaches on their turf

Mondelēz and J.M. Smucker have accused discount retailers of blatantly copying their products and packaging. Experts say more litigation is likely coming. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/food-lawsuits-private-label-copycat-packaging/804002/

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