Maria Rachal
Senior EditorMaria has been a business journalist at Industry Dive since 2018, with background covering the medical technology, waste and recycling industries before launching Packaging Dive in 2023. She lives in Washington, D.C. and holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and politics.
566 articles by Maria Rachal
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PCA closing full-line plant in Richmond, Virginia
April 2, 2026 -
New EU guidance on PPWR released less than 5 months from start date
March 31, 2026 -
Lubricants, wholesaler groups talk EPR lawsuits
March 30, 2026 -
Genpak to close Utah plant, affecting approximately 200 workers
March 27, 2026 -
Businesses prepping for California EPR and recyclability laws amid lawsuit
March 26, 2026 -
CAA preparing for California EPR on compressed timeline
March 23, 2026 -
AI-powered platform aims to speed packaging chats and sales
March 20, 2026 -
California’s recyclability labeling law under fire in new lawsuit
March 18, 2026 -
Paper industry joins Oregon EPR lawsuit
March 17, 2026 -
Inside FedEx’s reusable shipper rollout
March 16, 2026 -
Tennessee packaging EPR bill sidelined for 2026
March 12, 2026 -
Craft beer’s push into cans is leveling off, Brewers Association says
March 11, 2026 -
O-I Glass flags harsher-than-expected Q1
March 9, 2026 -
Washington taps Circular Action Alliance as PRO for packaging EPR
March 5, 2026 -
High Midwest Premium, ongoing tariffs, Iran conflict hit aluminum
March 4, 2026 -
Wine, spirits glass value chain worn down by tariff uncertainty
March 3, 2026 -
Ardagh saw boost for cans, decline for glass in 2025
Feb. 27, 2026 -
International Paper CEO pulls back the curtain on planned geographic split
Feb. 26, 2026 -
International Paper further downsizing in South Carolina
Feb. 25, 2026 -
Gen AI could transform packaging pricing: McKinsey
Feb. 24, 2026 -
Producers, composters renew push for federal rulemaking on compost
Feb. 23, 2026 -
South Carolina, Virginia score packaging manufacturing expansions
Feb. 19, 2026 -
Multilayer film design meets machine learning
Feb. 18, 2026 -
Recycled content claims bill introduced in Congress
Feb. 13, 2026 -
O-I Glass reorienting portfolio to boost non-alcoholic beverages
Feb. 11, 2026
