Packaging

PCA details growth plans after Greif containerboard acquisition

Packaging Corporation of America is poised to benefit from competitors’ cuts to containerboard capacity this year, but the company is watching tariff-driven fluctuations in customer orders, said...

Unpacking 2025’s private equity activity trends

The first half of the year saw 71 PE deals in containers and packaging, according to PitchBook data. Analysts break down the economic factors influencing...

Canmaker Crown Holdings raises 2025 guidance

The company reported that demand in North American food rose 9% during Q2, led by vegetables. It aims to build can inventory by year’s end. Source:...

International Paper to close California facility, affecting 71 employees

The Buena Park, California, closure is slated for the first week of August. This latest in a string of closures since October 2024 brings...

FDA gets feedback on proposed front-of-pack nutrition label

Meanwhile, the Consumer Brands Association continues to push for the existing industry-led Facts up Front label. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/fda-proposal-front-of-pack-nutrition-labeling-fopnl-comments/753511/

Packaging innovations: Huhtamaki’s cool cup compostability, UFP goes to crate lengths

Plus, Stora Enso and Novapor get ready to scale production after a plastic-free foam pilot program. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/packaging-innovations-huhtamaki-stora-enso-novapor-ufp/753340/

Congressional hearing aims to leverage chemical recycling for economic value

Speakers from the American Chemistry Council, The Recycling Partnership and the Flexible Packaging Association previewed legislation and called for Congress to prioritize recycling efforts...

Amazon charts 28% drop in North American shipments containing single-use plastic packaging

The e-commerce giant released its 2024 sustainability report on Wednesday, highlighting collaboration with SC Johnson, Mondi, Shorr Packaging, Pregis and more. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/amazon-packaging-sustainability-report-2024/753294/

Packaging EPR questions circulate after first US state’s law goes live

To report, or not to report: That is an EPR question. Companies learned from their experiences with Oregon’s law, and speakers at the Packaging...

Article 9 PPWR – Why certain packaging formats should be compostable

Open the documentIndustrially compostable products, certified according to the harmonised European standard EN 13432 for the organic recovery of packaging, contribute to efficient waste...

Sonoco, Arglass, Josh Packaging announce investments to expand manufacturing

Plus, Amcor and American Packaging Corp. announced production capacity expansions while E. Hofmann and ValorFlex Packaging of Kentucky are moving into new geographies. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/amcor-arglass-josh-packaging-sonoco-hofmann-valorflex-expansion-investments/753053/

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