Packaging

GFL Squamish and Victoria named Leaders in Sustainability 2025

We are delighted to announce that GFL Environmental’s Squamish and Victoria facilities in British Columbia, have been selected as recipients of the Call2Recycle 2025...

13 North American packaging manufacturers announce expansions

Cascades, ePac, International Paper, Lindenmeyr Monroe and Rand-Whitney were among the packaging companies that announced expansions. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/north-american-manufacturers-expansions-epac-cascades-rand-whitney/814977/

Spring surprise? Containerboard prices reverse course in March.

For the second consecutive month, some observers reported surprise at a containerboard pricing index’s movement. The March increase reinforces expectations that producers will target another...

CAA preparing for California EPR on compressed timeline

SB 54 regulations are still yet to be finalized. Circular Action Alliance will submit its program plan by June 15. The PRO has received more...

International Paper to build $225M box plant in Mississippi

The new build will replace a nearby aging facility. This aligns with IP’s plan for $1.9 billion in annual capital spending, especially to reconfigure its...

Manufacturing job openings increased to nearly 500K in January

The Bureau of Labor Statistics also released revised data from December 2025, including 10,000 fewer separations than initially reported. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/bls-jolts-jobs-openings-turnovers-separations-january-2026/815332/

Custom Packaging: How Growing Brands Turn Packaging into a Competitive Advantage

Custom packaging refers to packaging specifically designed for a product and brand, rather than using generic boxes or shipping materials. When designed well, it enhances...

Scalable Packaging for Growing Brands

Molded Pulp Packaging—from early-stage to full scaleGrowing brands don’t jump straight to custom packaging—they grow into it. At SPI, we support that journey with...

The Iran war is hitting packaging supply chains. Are the impacts temporary?

Higher fuel and material costs, shipping disruptions and consumer spending are playing into industry impacts. Certain packaging substrates, such as plastics, bear a greater...

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