Packaging

New Jersey adopts law to reduce restaurants’ plastic waste

The by-request-only policy for takeout utensils and condiment packets adds to similar laws in states including California and Washington and cities such as New...

Putting Your Display on Display

Reading Time: 3 minutes Putting Your Display on Display Where Packaging Sits on the Shelf Matters More Than You Think At Royal Containers, our work is...

Manufacturing output, capacity utilization grew modestly in December

The Federal Reserve’s latest manufacturing data indicates a bit more stability for manufacturers. Still, capacity utilization remains below long-term averages.  Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/manufacturing-output-capacity-utilization-december/810000/

BPI still seeking compost rulemaking at USDA

The Biodegradable Products Institute is focusing on bringing more clarity to compostable packaging’s future in California, dually advocating for rulemaking at USDA as well...

Russian government takes ‘temporary’ control of Canpack operations

Canpack says it has followed the country’s regulations for 30 years and does not understand the government’s actions. Other packaging companies exited Russia after it launched a war...

Packaging innovations: Heinz gets a side piece, Butter Wines adds cans

Plus, Saverglass introduces a line of glass wine bottles that are lighter than standard versions. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/packaging-innovations-heinz-butter-wine-saverglass-bottle/809686/

What 2026 holds after containerboard’s historic 10% capacity pullback

Following a “mild recession,” recovery could be in store — but not a big one. Muted consumer spending will play a large role, say analysts from...

Buckeye Corrugated, Specialty Packaging Group open new facilities

A couple of U.S.-based companies also expanded their presence overseas. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/buckeye-corrugated-specialty-packaging-group-open-new-facilities/809581/

USDA organics board rejects compostable polymers, puts paper on watch

While the group is concerned about contamination from synthetic polymers broadly, it’s open to evaluating individual substances or narrower use cases such as fruit...

US Plastics Pact charts progress toward 2030 targets

2025 marked a turning point for USPP, with focus shifting from foundational work to execution, according to the group’s newly released annual report. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/us-plastics-pact-2024-2025-progress-report/809387/

California packaging EPR rules delayed again

In the latest speed bump for implementing SB 54, CalRecycle withdrew proposed regulations from the Office of Administrative Law's review, noting planned revisions related to...

Abandoning packaging sustainability a ‘serious strategic miscalculation’: Bain

Companies are still pursuing sustainable packaging strategies even though they’ve toned down public messaging about it, according to a newly released report from Bain...

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