Packaging

Containerboard production healthier in Q2, but still in decline

Data from the American Forest & Paper Association shows improving demand and operating rates for containerboard producers, aligning with companies’ recent earnings commentaries. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/afpa-american-forest-paper-q2-2026-data-containerboard-production-demand/826795/

Tracking Plastic Act proposes advancing recycled content standards

The bill introduced by California Democrat Adam Schiff comes as debate swirls about what counts as recycled content in plastic packaging and how it...

NAW files lawsuit challenging Colorado EPR law

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors says the law lacks oversight over the Circular Action Alliance. NAW seeks to block the law’s enforcement, similar to its...

Axjo, Balcan, Detpak among international packaging companies expanding in US

Recent announcements of new facilities and expansions also come from U.S.-based companies including Graham Packaging, Packaging Corporation of America, Quad and Sonoco. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/packaging-manufacturing-expansions-axjo-balcan-detpak-graham-sonoco-quad/825658/

The Flexible Film Recycling Alliance (FFRA), a national organization dedicated to advancing the recovery and recycling of plastic film and flexible packaging, has announced...

IP’s box volumes rise, but external conditions mute demand

International Paper expects geopolitical and economic conditions to offset some gains from recent price increases. Executives updated progress on the company’s split and four...

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