Packaging

International Paper to restructure footprint along US-Mexico border

Two facility closures in Texas will accompany investments in that state and in Mexico. Although the closures mean some employees are slated to be...

US, China agree to reduce tariff rates for 90 days

By Wednesday, the two countries will charge 10% baseline duties during the period and remove certain retaliatory levies that pushed rates over 100%. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/us-china-trade-agreement-tariff-pause/747754/

Sealed Air says USMCA exemption minimizes tariff exposure, touts turnaround plans

The protective and food packaging company’s results were down year over year, but CEO Dustin Semach said there are signs of improvement and noted...

GreenBlue shares How2Recycle label updates, launches tube and thermoform group

The group announced a new timeline for redesigned labels and a collaboration on hard-to-recycle items. Plus, the Sustainable Packaging Coalition outlined 2025’s top trends...

Ball says tariff impacts so far have been minimal

The aluminum can manufacturer’s global shipments rose 2.6% during the first quarter, thanks in part to market strength in Europe and growth in non-alcoholic...

Grants of up to $50K aim to boost compostable packaging recovery

A new program accepting applications through mid-June seeks to help fund on-site equipment improvements, public education, testing and market development related to packaging. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/closed-loop-composting-consortium-food-contact-compostable-packaging-grant/747260/

Are tariff-era changes to fiber supply chains here to stay?

Some fiber companies are altering where they source material and ship products, and economic uncertainty is also shifting consumer spending and demand for containerboard,...

New GRECO project on greener and safer bioplastics for food packaging

Berlin, 6 May 2025 – The new Horizon Europe-funded GRECO project provides innovative biobased, biodegradable and recyclable food packaging based on novel PLA copolymers,...

O-I says glass supply chains are a strength amid aluminum tariffs

The Ohio-based company saw shipments grow in Q1, driven in part by advanced purchasing ahead of new tariffs. But in Europe, O-I is curtailing...

Consumer spending slumps pull down Graphic Packaging’s results

Already cost-stressed consumers further curbed spending in Q1, including at quick-service restaurants, and customer promotions didn’t help, Graphic Packaging International CEO Mike Doss said...

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