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Tracking packaging mergers and acquisitions in 2025
Novvia Group is growing in rigid packaging distribution for consumer products, while SupplyOne is ramping up digital production. Soteria Flexibles, IPL and Meyers also announced deals.
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Maryland Gov. Moore signs packaging EPR into law
Maryland becomes the sixth state with an extended producer responsibility for packaging law. It ramps up reimbursement between 2028 and 2030.
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Ameripen names new executive director
The new head has a background in food service packaging and sustainability work and will lead the association “through one of the most consequential periods for packaging policy in U.S. history.”
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Q&AInside O-I’s sustainability targets
The glass company recently ramped up its 2030 targets. Sustainability Director Sonya Pump discussed the philosophy around goal-setting, including a focus on energy efficiency and assessing opportunity with evolving technologies.
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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.
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US, China agree to reduce tariff rates for 90 days
By Wednesday, the two countries will charge 10% baseline duties during the period and remove certain retaliatory levies that pushed rates over 100%.
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Packaging innovation center scores federal funding to ‘strengthen US manufacturers’
Organizers in Michigan are engaging companies to be part of this pre-competitive research hub that leverages National Science Foundation grant money as well as industry buy-in.
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Sealed Air says USMCA exemption minimizes tariff exposure, touts turnaround plans
The protective and food packaging company’s results were down year over year, but CEO Dustin Semach said there are signs of improvement and noted a recent investment in sales staff to regain market share.
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Packaging innovations: PCR plays from CG Roxane, Every Man Jack, Stumptown Coffee
Plus, Aveda redesigned its sample product sachets with Xela Pack and Stora Enso launched a next-generation folding boxboard from a newly up-and-running consumer packaging board line.
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Ball says tariff impacts so far have been minimal
The aluminum can manufacturer’s global shipments rose 2.6% during the first quarter, thanks in part to market strength in Europe and growth in non-alcoholic beverages.
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TrackerPackaging manufacturers set big sustainability goals. How are they doing?
Sonoco reported its emissions declined in 2024, crediting renewable energy and efficiency investments such as solar installations.
Updated May 8, 2025 -
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Packaging trade shows to watch in 2025
Mark your calendar: These U.S. conferences and events will cover timely trends in sustainable packaging design, recycling technologies, regional market trends, substrate evolutions, automation and more.
Updated May 9, 2025 -
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Are tariff-era changes to fiber supply chains here to stay?
Some fiber companies are altering where they source material and ship products, and economic uncertainty is also shifting consumer spending and demand for containerboard, analysts from Rabobank and BCG discussed.
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GreenBlue shares How2Recycle label updates, launches tube and thermoform group
The group announced a new timeline for redesigned labels and a collaboration on hard-to-recycle items. Plus, the Sustainable Packaging Coalition outlined 2025’s top trends in packaging innovation, design, policy and recovery.
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Grants of up to $50K aim to boost compostable packaging recovery
A new program accepting applications through mid-June seeks to help fund on-site equipment improvements, public education, testing and market development related to packaging.
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O-I says glass supply chains are a strength amid aluminum tariffs
The Ohio-based company saw shipments grow in Q1, driven in part by advanced purchasing ahead of new tariffs. But in Europe, O-I is curtailing production.
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Smurfit Westrock, GPI, Hood Container announced facility closures in April
Case Paper Co. also disclosed a change to its footprint. Additionally, O-I Glass shared that it’s reevaluating its operations in France.
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Consumer spending slumps pull down Graphic Packaging’s results
Already cost-stressed consumers further curbed spending in Q1, including at quick-service restaurants, and customer promotions didn’t help, Graphic Packaging International CEO Mike Doss said on the company’s earnings call.
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Kind Snacks launches recyclable paper wrapper pilot program
Printpack helped the snack food company develop a barrier-coated paper wrapper to replace plastic. The partners will gather information about shelf life and durability during transit to determine next steps for scaling.
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‘We’re headed in the wrong direction’: Tariffs drive up prices, hurt output: PMI
Manufacturers pulled back on production last month as the Trump administration's volatile trade policy caused consumer confusion and a drop in demand, according to the Institute for Supply Management.
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Packaging manufacturers post Q1 results
Discussions of tariff impacts are a through line in earnings calls so far. Catch up on commentary from Sealed Air, Ball, Graphic Packaging International, Smurfit Westrock and more.
Updated May 8, 2025 -
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Amcor completes acquisition of Berry Global
On an earnings call late Wednesday, Amcor executives detailed intentions for cost reductions and pruning the portfolio, as well as current demand weakness.
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Smurfit Westrock invests in converting, cuts other production
Footprint optimization continues nine months post merger. Meanwhile, Smurfit Westrock has felt little material impact from tariffs, in part due to recent supply chain reconfiguration, executives said on Thursday’s earnings call.
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Greif to close Los Angeles mill, end West Coast coated paperboard production
Closing the mill, which manufactures CRB and URB, will affect an estimated 72 employees. The move is part of a multiyear cost reduction plan.
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Smurfit Westrock shutdowns to affect 650 employees at 4 facilities
Production shutdowns are slated for Minnesota, Texas and Germany. They’re the latest actions in Smurfit Westrock’s streamlining efforts since its major business combination last July.
Updated May 12, 2025
