Amazon, Menasha tout anti-counterfeiting codes, with an eye to Sunrise 2027

Menasha Packaging is offering back-end management for brands, leaning into providing broader supply chain services beyond just supplying packaging itself.

By Maria Rachal • Oct. 16, 2025

Manufacturers focus on supply chain costs, look to AI amid uncertainty

Global disruptions, including tariffs, are hindering manufacturers’ ability to innovate, according to a recent KPMG survey. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 10, 2025

‘Not a good sign.’ Weak demand continues amid tariff uncertainty: PMI

In addition to new orders contracting and backlog orders increasing, the government shutdown adds further concerns for manufacturers.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 2, 2025

Top packaging trade shows in 2026

These conferences and events — ranging from smaller-scale niche gatherings to shows bringing together some 50,000 people — promise fresh opportunities for learning and making connections.

By Packaging Dive Staff • Oct. 1, 2025

California recyclers look for new PET solutions in wake of rPlanet closure

Some recyclers are calling for more direct help from California state lawmakers and agencies, while others say they're choosing between holding onto the material or selling for little profit in the Eastern U.S. or elsewhere.

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 30, 2025

From cost center to growth driver: Rethinking packaging in the digital era

How leading companies are rethinking packaging as a growth engine.

Sept. 29, 2025

California names companies expected to report emissions, climate risks

State regulators released a preliminary list of entities, including packaging manufacturers, that may have to report under SB 253 and SB 261. Companies that have already completed TCFD reports could have a leg up.

By Maria Rachal • Sept. 26, 2025

Campbell’s says tariff mitigation strategies can only go so far

Limited domestic tinplate capacity makes it difficult to source materials for canned goods in the face of steel and aluminum tariffs, according to executives.

By Philip Neuffer • Sept. 25, 2025

Tariff front-loading buoyed manufacturing in H1, but costs are ahead: OECD

“The impacts of higher tariff rates are yet to be fully felt in the US economy,” according to a report from OECD, a global policy forum. Negative effects from metals tariffs are of particular concern to the packaging industry.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 24, 2025

Manufacturers scrutinize supply chains for California scope 3 emissions disclosures

While federal regulations may be on hold, California is moving ahead with greenhouse gas reporting requirements. Packaging companies are digging deep into their data to get ready.

By Mary Catherine O’Connor • Sept. 22, 2025

E-commerce shoppers seek value, sustainable packaging: survey

Sustainability is a consideration but doesn’t appear to be a main factor in consumers’ e-commerce purchasing decisions, according to a Ryder survey. Respondents also noted why they overwhelmingly prefer boxes to mailer bags.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 17, 2025

PET reclaimer rPlanet Earth closes in California

The closure of the vertically integrated PET recycler and food packaging manufacturer destabilizes the state’s Grade B PET markets. It is the second such closure in 2025, as PET reclaimers have weathered market challenges.

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 12, 2025

Can recycling advancements get black rigid plastics off packaging’s blacklist?

More MRFs are adding technologies to sort the material, but some brands and manufacturers are still switching away from the color. As black plastic reaches a tipping point, end market challenges create uncertainty about its future.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 9, 2025

Open-source template aims to simplify EPR data reporting

“The intention of this is to enable companies do great things instead of chasing data,” said Matthew Wright of Specright, a member of the Sustainable Packaging Data Council along with Costco, Sonoco and others.

By Maria Rachal • Sept. 4, 2025

Adding new commodities brings recycling education challenges

The Foodservice Packaging Institute updated its toolkit to help create recycling education campaigns. Stakeholders underscore the need for collaboration and taking a “careful step-by-step approach” when adding new items.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 3, 2025

Wholesalers shed more light on Oregon packaging EPR legal challenge

Oregon agencies received an extension to respond to the lawsuit until mid-September, per an update Friday. In the meantime, wholesalers are analyzing potential legal issues with EPR laws in other states.

By Maria Rachal • Aug. 25, 2025

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.

By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 22, 2025

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 and end market impacts.

By Megan Quinn • Aug. 19, 2025

Blue Polymers takes over food-grade rPET pellet production in California

“Whereas we sell flake to folks that create pellets, now we can sell pellets to folks that create packaging,” said Pete Keller, vice president of recycling and sustainability at Republic Services, a partner in the Blue Polymers venture.

By Maria Rachal • Aug. 19, 2025

Novelis sees ‘strong demand’ for aluminum beverage packaging sheet

The company is readying additional capacity at a new Alabama facility as it expects continued sustainability-driven growth in aluminum beverage packaging.

By Maria Rachal • Aug. 12, 2025

USDA funds packaging innovations for $143B specialty crop export industry

The Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab, through Clemson University, selected projects to help align with international regulations like the EU’s PPWR. Companies involved include Kwik Lok, NatureSweet, Sway and others.

By Maria Rachal • Aug. 7, 2025

US to install country-specific tariffs Aug. 7

President Donald Trump signed an executive order codifying rates for over 60 trading partners while extending a USMCA tariff pause and levying a 35% tariff on non-compliant imports from Canada.

By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 1, 2025

What does ReMa’s new paper cup specification mean for packaging companies?

The addition is expected to boost acceptance in recycling streams and at mills. It comes as Graphic Packaging International preps a new recycled paperboard mill to accept 15 million cups per day as feedstock.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 31, 2025

Q2 containerboard production decrease tracks with 2025 trend

U.S. production for domestic use declined less than for exports, according to the American Forest & Paper Association. 

By Katie Pyzyk • July 28, 2025

US, EU agree to lower tariffs in ‘framework’ deal

Most imports from the bloc would face a 15% tariff under the pact, but steel and aluminum remain at 50%, U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Sunday.

By Philip Neuffer • July 27, 2025