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.

By Megan Quinn • July 17, 2025

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.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 16, 2025

Designed for precision: Modern net-weight filling technology sets a higher standard for precision and control.

See how advanced net-weight filling is reshaping productivity and product consistency.

By Kurt Schluter and Brian Sletten • July 14, 2025

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.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 10, 2025

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.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 9, 2025

Pixelle, IP, Hood, Pratt disclosed layoff updates in June

State WARN notices detailed upcoming changes in Kansas, Michigan, Ohio and Washington across paper, packaging, recycling and transport sites.

By Maria Rachal • July 2, 2025

Where packaging manufacturers have cut production in 2025

Across substrates, numerous major packaging suppliers have announced changes to their North American footprints.

By Packaging Dive Staff • July 1, 2025

PCA buying Greif’s containerboard business for $1.8B

The transaction includes mills, sheet and corrugated assets in multiple states. The deal comes as Greif says it’s prioritizing polymer-based products and was unwilling to invest to become more competitive in containerboard.

By Maria Rachal • Updated July 1, 2025

International Paper to exit molded fiber market, sell select Mexico sites

The company is also shuttering packaging and recycling facilities in Ohio and Kansas. Thursday’s announcement will impact over 100 U.S. employees — just the latest update in IP’s ongoing North American optimization.

By Maria Rachal , Katie Pyzyk • June 27, 2025

WM’s upgraded Wisconsin MRF aims to capture more types of plastic packaging

Part of the $39 million investment went toward a film mitigation system, which reduces contamination in other streams. WM also is in the early stages of selling this captured material as a commodity. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated June 24, 2025

Danone, DuPont, Green Bay Packaging, Sonoco detail facility expansions

Plus, International Paper is exploring its possibilities in Utah, and Nova Chemicals opened a film recycling plant with Novolex.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 18, 2025

Teamsters strike at Mauser facility in Chicago, with support in Los Angeles, Minnesota

The strike that began in Chicago and spread to other Mauser locations this week over contract disputes come on the heels of labor activity in Seattle in April regarding an ongoing lockout.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated June 13, 2025

How Sonoco reduced emissions during a year of change

Transportation revamps and process improvements were among Sonoco's impactful, but less-discussed, sustainability work in 2024, said Vice President of Global Sustainability Scott Byrne during a conversation with Packaging Dive.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 10, 2025

O-I, GPI decry federal funding walkback for glass decarbonization projects

“Glass is an often overlooked American success story, and it’s unacceptable to see vetted projects that advance American manufacturing competitiveness cut,” said Glass Packaging Institute President Scott DeFife.

By Maria Rachal • June 9, 2025

Sonoco expanding 4 US paper can manufacturing sites

Demand from snack food customers is fueling investments in the paper-bottom cans Sonoco introduced in the U.S. market last year. The product’s sustainability features, like recyclability, are driving sales, the company says.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 6, 2025

Green Bay Packaging to invest $1B in Arkansas kraft linerboard mill

The multiyear project also involves purchasing 300 acres of land for potential expansion in the future. The $1 billion capital investment marks the largest in central Arkansas’ history.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 5, 2025

Manufacturing continues to stall as the industry grapples with tariff uncertainty: PMI

While production rose slightly, inventory backlogs dwindled as companies worked through stock pulled forward ahead of tariffs earlier this year.

By Kate Magill • June 2, 2025

Georgia-Pacific, Greif, Silgan detailed layoff plans in May

Amcor and International Paper also disclosed forthcoming changes as they integrate recent acquisitions. LanzaTech, which has worked to create material for use in plastic packaging, is cutting part of its Illinois workforce.

By Maria Rachal • May 30, 2025

Fiber producers see pricing upside for late 2025 amid capacity, tariff changes

A temporary reduction in tariffs with China and upcoming mill closures by Georgia-Pacific and others could contribute to pricing and demand improvements in the second half of the year, according to analysts.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 20, 2025

Domtar nears decision on converting Quebec mill to containerboard

The company did not confirm an official decision yet, but union Unifor says the investment tentatively is a go. Analysts note a current containerboard oversupply, but conditions could change by the time a conversion is complete.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 19, 2025

Tariffs push manufacturing into stagnation through 2025: ISM forecast

Revenue is expected to remain flat this year as manufacturers navigate spiking prices and falling demand.

By Kate Magill • May 19, 2025

CNG, Elopak, Hotpack, IP expanding US operations

Malnove, Nelipak, Pregis and UFP also shared expansion updates in the past month. Here’s where packaging manufacturers are growing.

By Maria Rachal • May 16, 2025

EPA’s future PFAS manufacturing effluent limitation guidelines raise new questions

The Trump administration will pursue regulations for certain manufacturers of chemicals, plastics and synthetic fibers after pausing implementation of a similar Biden-era proposal.

By April Reese • May 15, 2025

Georgia-Pacific to cut 535 jobs in containerboard mill closure

The company doesn’t believe this mill in Cedar Springs, Georgia, can competitively serve customers in the long-term. While most employees will be let go by August, some will remain to assist with the facility shutdown.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated May 14, 2025

International Paper to restructure footprint along US-Mexico border

Two facility closures in Texas will accompany investments in that state and in Mexico. Although the closures mean some employees are slated to be laid off, the company said new positions will open due to the investments.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated 9 hours ago