Packaging

GFL partners with the Toronto Raptors – Revealing the Recyclosaur

In celebration of their 30th anniversary, the Toronto Raptors teamed up with GFL Environmental and Toronto-born industrial artist Junko to unveil the Recyclosaur, a...

Packaging innovations: Less plastic in dairy cups, paint refills, pallet wraps

Huhtamaki, Mondi and Ranpak recently announced new packaging launches and technology integrations. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/packaging-innovations-huhtamaki-sherwin-williams-mondi-ranpak/741871/

Trump extends tariff pause to all USMCA goods

Imports from Mexico and Canada that are compliant with the trade deal will not be subject to tariffs until April 2. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/trump-tariffs-pause-canada-mexico-usmca/741884/

Maryland’s recycling needs assessment sheds light on possible EPR impacts

A newly released assessment, along with a recommendation report from a stakeholder group, could both help shape EPR for packaging legislation this year. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/maryland-recycling-needs-assessment-epr-law/741817/

Trump pauses Mexico tariffs on USMCA goods until April 2

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick indicated the White House will soon announce that all goods compliant with the trade deal could receive the same treatment. Source:...

Evertis, Ingredion, Eco Guardian and more announce expansions

Citing sustainability regulations, tariffs and other driving factors, packaging and materials companies have laid out plans to grow their North American operations. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/packaging-facility-expansion-evertis-ingredion-ufp-clemson/741496/

China’s import policies changed fiber trade. Tariffs could change it again.

RaboResearch explored how pulp and paper are “caught in the cross fire of a new North American trade war” as well as trade trends with...

Paper, metal sectors raise alarm over North America tariffs

President Trump’s 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico takes effect Tuesday. In recent weeks, Cascades and Smurfit Westrock were some of the packaging...

Poly-Pak, Smurfit Westrock, TC Transcontinental add to 2025 packaging closures, layoffs

Ardagh Glass, Clearwater Paper, International Paper and Pactiv Evergreen also in February each detailed efforts to cut hundreds of employees. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/packaging-layoffs-pregis-ardagh-glass-international-paper-pactiv-evergreen-clearwater/740899/

Inflation continues to drive private label growth

Gen Z and millennial shoppers are particularly interested in store brands as they seek out both value and quality, per a Circana study. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/inflation-drive-private-label-growth-circana/741751/

International Paper’s CFO to move into ‘newly created role’ at DS Smith

Longtime IP employee Tim Nicholls will be replaced by Lance Loeffler as IP’s CFO. Language referencing DS Smith as a separate entity suggests a...

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