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Tracking packaging mergers and acquisitions in 2025
Netherlands-based CurTec and China-based TedPack are both growing in the U.S. following deals.
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Canmaker Crown Holdings raises 2025 guidance
The company reported that demand in North American food rose 9% during Q2, led by vegetables. It aims to build can inventory by year’s end.
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FDA gets feedback on proposed front-of-pack nutrition label
Meanwhile, the Consumer Brands Association continues to push for the existing industry-led Facts up Front label.
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Berlin Packaging details progress toward SBTi-validated targets
The global packaging supplier cited innovation in biomaterials and refill systems among the efforts driving growth and sustainability.
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Amazon charts 28% drop in North American shipments containing single-use plastic packaging
The e-commerce giant released its 2024 sustainability report on Wednesday, highlighting collaboration with SC Johnson, Mondi, Shorr Packaging, Pregis and more.
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Packaging innovations: Huhtamaki’s cool cup compostability, UFP goes to crate lengths
Plus, Stora Enso and Novapor get ready to scale production after a plastic-free foam pilot program.
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Congressional hearing aims to leverage chemical recycling for economic value
Speakers from the American Chemistry Council, The Recycling Partnership and the Flexible Packaging Association previewed legislation and called for Congress to prioritize recycling efforts through economic policy.
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This is how much money packaging CEOs made in 2024
Tony Smurfit, head of newly formed Smurfit Westrock, had the greatest compensation package among packaging manufacturers in the S&P 500 last year.
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Packaging EPR questions circulate after first US state’s law goes live
To report, or not to report: That is an EPR question. Companies learned from their experiences with Oregon’s law, and speakers at the Packaging Recycling Summit shared strategies for easing data reporting and other EPR challenges.
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Sonoco, Arglass, Josh Packaging announce investments to expand manufacturing
Plus, Amcor and American Packaging Corp. announced production capacity expansions while E. Hofmann and ValorFlex Packaging of Kentucky are moving into new geographies.
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Bag fees are more effective than outright bans, Closed Loop Partners says
All bags — plastic, paper or reusable — come with environmental tradeoffs. But bag fees are the sole legislative tool “guaranteed to reduce the number of single-use bags used,” Closed Loop Partners reported.
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Policy tension over on-pack recyclability labeling ‘needs to get worked out’
What's in a label? Good question. As the go-live date for California’s recycling labeling law approaches, industry speakers at the Packaging Recycling Summit underscored the importance of getting some federal standardization soon.
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US plans 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico
President Donald Trump unveiled the new duty rates, set to begin Aug. 1, in separate letters shared on social media.
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Reuse system proponents zero in on branding, messaging
Color and slogans are just some of the characteristics that Closed Loop Partners is considering with these novel packaging systems. Meanwhile, PR3 is helping lead an effort to scale a more universal reuse logo.
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Packaging innovations: Absolut tops itself with fiber, Aldi is glued to its beer
Plus, Amcor divides up its trays and BiOrigin Specialty Products helps food service operators block grease.
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‘Please don’t blame the consumer’: Recycling partners urged to recenter messaging
Brands, packaging companies and recyclers must cater to consumers to improve recycling rates, said Packaging Recycling Summit speakers. When recycling isn’t convenient, the “wheels fall off,” said the U.S. Plastics Pact CEO.
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Packaging manufacturers set big sustainability goals. How are they doing?
Graphic Packaging International released 2024 sustainability data, including updates on emissions reductions, packaging recyclability and more.
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US plans 35% tariffs on Canada imports
President Donald Trump said the duties will take effect Aug. 1 while decrying the country’s retaliatory levies to U.S. tariffs.
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Cascades to close Niagara Falls containerboard mill, affecting 123 employees
Aging infrastructure and high operating costs contributed to the decision to close, according to a Cascades spokesperson. This is the sixth major U.S. containerboard production facility closure in 2025 so far.
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Insights from the 2025 Packaging Recycling Summit
Catch up on Packaging Dive’s coverage from the third annual event, including about industry collaborations, prioritizing consumers and the scramble to meet extended producer responsibility deadlines.
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Packaging M&A may not rise until next year, analysts say
Deal volume has been somewhat similar in 2025 as in 2024. Tariff uncertainty could dampen growth in the months to come, analysts note.
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Packaging suppliers respond to QSR diners hungry for a better experience
Manufacturers are working with their restaurant customers to improve takeout, as well as sustainability opportunities for food service ware.
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Novolex names new COO
Tamer Abuaita joins the company three months after it acquired Pactiv Evergreen. He replaces the interim chief operating officer who served through the companies’ integration period.
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Amazon releases waste diversion metrics as part of larger sustainability plan
The company says it reached an 85% waste diversion rate in 2024. Amazon’s waste and biodiversity director, Justine Mahler, says that’s driven partly by organics diversion programs and ongoing data collection investments.
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Mars multiplies recycled content use, but still lags 2025 target
The consumer packaged goods company also pointed to pet food as an area where it has advanced packaging sustainability.