Packaging

Where is packaging industry consolidation likely in 2025? Experts weigh in.

Niche packaging sectors are considered ripe for growth and M&A. Analysts also weigh in on the influence of the Trump administration and whether the megadeal...

Zeldin is confirmed as the new EPA administrator. What’s next?

The former New York representative will helm the agency as it navigates executive orders pausing climate programs and reviews pending regulations that could affect...

PCA ‘frustrated’ with pricing index, plans to stop using it

Packaging Corporation of America plans to exit Fastmarkets RISI’s index and “unwind” customer contracts tied to it, said executives on Wednesday’s earnings call. They also discussed...

Greif announces 2 closures, affecting 140 jobs

One paperboard machine in Georgia and one containerboard mill in Massachusetts will shut down permanently by this spring. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/greif-closures-georgia-massachusetts-140-employees-capacity/738585/

D.C.’s proposed bottle bill aims to tackle pollution

It calls for a disposal ban on covered beverage containers, followed by a 10-cent deposit starting in 2028, with a recycling rate target of...

Packaging groups eye federal changes, state EPR evolution in 2025

The structure of anticipated tariffs is front of mind for some packaging and material organizations. They’re also gearing up for more mature EPR and deposit return...

Companies lean into paper packaging innovations amid scrutiny of plastic

Growing regulatory and public pressure on single-use plastic is creating market opportunities for fiber products. Pulpex, Paboco, DS Smith and others are helping clients...

Packaging innovations: Plastic replacement solutions from Seda, Nylabone

Plus, Malk goes bold for its almond and oat milk aseptic carton redesign. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/innovations-seda-nylabone-malk-fiber-plastic-alternative/738119/

European Commission requires 5 divestitures for IP-DS Smith deal

International Paper agreed to sell plants in three countries to gain approval. The acquisition is expected to close next week. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/european-commission-approve-international-paper-acquisition-ds-smith-assets/738227/

9 stats about US packaging recycling

A recent pair of reports from the U.S. EPA, released in the prior administration, estimated it could take upward of $28 billion to modernize recycling...

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