Packaging

Canada to scale back retaliatory tariffs for US imports on Sept. 1

The country will lift levies on goods compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement while maintaining sector-specific duties on steel, aluminum and cars. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/canada-tariffs-roll-back-carney-trump/758442/

Paper and Packaging Board shutdown reflects corporate, market changes

President Mary Anne Hansan shared more about the phaseout of the industry marketing initiative, highlighting evolutions in executive leadership and the economic, policy and...

Chocolate Covered Honeycomb Confectionery Treats

Sustainable Packaging for Raw Honeycomb Confectionery TreatsHoneymoon Chocolates and GreenKraft Clamshells Make a Perfect PairAt Honeymoon Chocolates, indulgence is more than just a treat—it's...

International Paper to close 4 facilities, affecting 1,100 employees

The latest closures bring the number of impacted IP workers to 3,600 since October 2024. The actions add to North American containerboard production capacity cuts, which now...

International Paper selling global cellulose fibers unit for $1.5B

Private equity firm American Industrial Partners is the buyer in the long-anticipated sale. CEO Andy Silvernail has been pushing to make International Paper a...

Lawmakers, recyclers call for SB 54 regulations that reflect intent of EPR law

CalRecycle is expected to open the 45-day public comment period on SB 54 rulemaking soon. Stakeholders say some draft revisions undermine the law's ability...

Containerboard price-fixing lawsuit advances

The complaint against eight of the largest U.S. containerboard producers is “definitely not frivolous” and shows a “pretty solid basis for bringing the action,”...

Novolex closing Pactiv Evergreen plant in California, affecting 127 employees

This follows a Pactiv Evergreen facility closure in Michigan earlier this year that resulted in 153 layoffs. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/novolex-closing-pactiv-evergreen-plant-bakersfield-california/758113/

Recycling and waste groups ‘disappointed’ by lack of plastics treaty

Plastics groups will push recycling over environmentalists’ calls for plastic production caps. Recycling groups will monitor the next round of talks for clues on infrastructure...

PepsiCo, Bold Reuse partner on NFL stadium cups

The collaboration follows PepsiCo doing away with a formal reuse target earlier this year. It’s also Bold Reuse’s first implementation in California. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/pepsico-49ers-bold-reuse-launch-reusable-cups-california-nfl/757866/

Driven by EPR, brands to offer film and flexibles funding to California recyclers

General Mills, Mars, PepsiCo and other brands are investing in film and flexible packaging recycling in the state as California implements stricter recycling regulations...

4 fiber companies’ earnings flag ‘challenging’ industry conditions

Weak demand, trade conditions, divestitures and swing production dominated earnings reports from Clearwater Paper, Sappi, Stora Enso and Sylvamo. Source: https://www.packagingdive.com/news/fiber-earnings-clearwater-paper-sappi-stora-enso-sylvamo/757584/

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