Packaging

Trump adjusts tariffs for aluminum, steel

Goods made entirely of the metals will still face a 50% tariff, but the levy will be reduced to 25% for certain derivative goods,...

Iran war may dampen packaging M&A in 2026

While deals are still being announced, they’re coming at a slower pace than analysts had expected — in part due to war-related uncertainty. Meanwhile,...

Why Hinged Containers Are a Staple for Quick Service Restaurants

Running a quick service restaurant (QSR) means every second counts. Customers expect meals that are hot, fresh, and easy to eat on the go....

PCA closing full-line plant in Richmond, Virginia

The closure is “a difficult business decision” expected to impact 110 employees come June, Packaging Corporation of America wrote in a WARN letter. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/packaging-corporation-of-america-permanent-closure-richmond-virginia-plant/816437/

Tetra Pak launching $22M facility to support food, beverage innovation

The company intends to work with food and beverage customers, as well as co-manufacturers, that own Tetra Pak’s equipment. They’ll collaborate on innovation projects from...

New EU guidance on PPWR released less than 5 months from start date

Europen said the guidance “still falls short of providing the legal certainty and operational clarity businesses urgently require” ahead of Aug. 12. Implementing acts are...

A year into tariffs, US businesses see declining sales, plan price increases: KPMG survey

The consulting firm found that 34% of companies are now passing on more than half of their tariff costs to customers, while 82% report...

The Next Chapter of Sustainable Beauty: Making Refillable Packaging Actually Work

  Sustainability is no longer a differentiator in the beauty industry, it’s an expectation. But in 2026, the conversation has shifted....

Lubricants, wholesaler groups talk EPR lawsuits

For now, the Independent Lubricant Manufacturers Association and National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors say they remain focused on Colorado and Oregon, respectively. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/extended-producer-responsibility-packaging-lawsuits-independent-lubricant-manufacturers/815924/

rPET market challenges further impacted by more closures, trade pressures

Incentives and trade transparency could help thermoformers and other packaging producers, according to speakers from WM, Republic Services and the Association of Plastic Recyclers. Source:...

Georgia-Pacific names new CEO

An existing G-P employee, and longtime Koch executive, immediately takes over the top role. This comes almost eight months after Georgia-Pacific announced the retirement...

As of 2026, Suppliers Partnership for the Environment (SP) is providing a new monthly EPR packaging policy brief as a members-only resource. This initiative...

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