The rise of takeout and food delivery has transformed how restaurants package their meals. Customers no longer judge a restaurant solely on taste—they also...
Packaging M&A in 2026 will likely involve more — but smaller — deals, analysts say. Recent megadeals will drive divestitures, and numerous private equity-owned...
A familiar face at USPP has taken over as interim executive director following Jonathan Quinn’s departure.
Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/uspp-leadership-exit-jonathan-quinn-interim-crystal-bayliss-plastics/810213/
The by-request-only policy for takeout utensils and condiment packets adds to similar laws in states including California and Washington and cities such as New...
The Federal Reserve’s latest manufacturing data indicates a bit more stability for manufacturers. Still, capacity utilization remains below long-term averages.
Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/manufacturing-output-capacity-utilization-december/810000/
The Biodegradable Products Institute is focusing on bringing more clarity to compostable packaging’s future in California, dually advocating for rulemaking at USDA as well...
Canpack says it has followed the country’s regulations for 30 years and does not understand the government’s actions. Other packaging companies exited Russia after it launched a war...
Plus, Saverglass introduces a line of glass wine bottles that are lighter than standard versions.
Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/packaging-innovations-heinz-butter-wine-saverglass-bottle/809686/
A couple of U.S.-based companies also expanded their presence overseas.
Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/buckeye-corrugated-specialty-packaging-group-open-new-facilities/809581/
While the group is concerned about contamination from synthetic polymers broadly, it’s open to evaluating individual substances or narrower use cases such as fruit...
