Packaging

Dow names former packaging leader as CEO

COO Karen Carter will assume the top spot this summer. Her more than 30 years of experience at Dow include a stint leading the...

Next step in recycling more healthcare plastics: Better labeling

Leaders of a Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council project in 2026 want to empower hospitals to divert more material through clearer, more standardized labeling of...

The ‘pressure-verse’ calls for packaging strategy resets

Packaging sustainability is an area experiencing disruption, partly due to consumer sentiment shifts. Companies should revisit business plans because focusing on demand is no...

Choosing the Right Container for Saucy Foods: Pasta, Curries, and More

Saucy foods remain among the most popular items in takeout, delivery, and prepared-foods programs because they are flavorful, filling, and well-suited to off-premise dining....

Where producers’ EPR money is going in Oregon

Circular Action Alliance projects spending up to $123 million from producer funding for recycling projects through 2027, including money for new recycling carts, collection...

CD&R completes acquisition of Sealed Air

The private equity purchase takes Sealed Air private. Analysts are watching closely to see how CD&R rolls the packaging company into its portfolio and whether...

From tariffs to Iran war, geopolitics are upending packaging supply chains

Switching all sourcing to the U.S. is nearly impossible, manufacturers and consumer brands say. In 2026, here’s how some CPGs are thinking about savvy...

Don’t call it a comeback: Can containerboard still rebound in 2026?

Uncertainty from the Iran war and other factors is harshing the “positive vibe” from early in Q1. Most categories driving box demand aren’t doing...

The Best Takeout Containers for Fried Foods (And Why It Matters)

Fried foods remain some of the most popular items in takeout, delivery, and prepared-food programs because they are flavorful, craveable, and easy to build...

Uncertainty reigns for manufacturers seeking tariff refunds

Only a small percentage of companies that might be entitled to refunds have sued, while others have filed administrative claims or taken no action...

AF&PA can’t join NAW’s Oregon EPR lawsuit, judge rules

The judge also clarified who else is covered by a preliminary injunction. Oregon regulators recently painted a picture of financial uncertainty for the program...

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