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Cardboard recycling rate plunges following AF&PA’s calculation revamp
The American Forest & Paper Association overhauled how it calculates and reports recycling data. The cardboard recycling rate is now closer to results from alternative methodologies, including Bloomberg Intelligence’s.
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Ardagh permanently closing Seattle wine bottle facility, citing unfavorable ITC decision
The closure of the previously halted glass facility impacts 245 workers. Curtailments can positively affect GHG emissions metrics, the company noted in a new sustainability road map on Thursday.
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Tracking packaging mergers and acquisitions in 2024
Coregistics says it’s North America’s largest pure-play contract packaging company after acquiring a Canadian business. Also, X-Rite acquired Colorware, and Package Design & Supply acquired True North Packaging.
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TrackerPackaging manufacturers set big sustainability goals. How are they doing?
Ardagh’s metal and glass businesses both reported progress on reducing scope 3 emissions in 2023. Production curtailments following lower market demand also helped decrease GHG emissions.
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Packaging materials, waste groups react to Trump tapping Zeldin to lead EPA
While in Congress, former Rep. Lee Zeldin voted in support of some PFAS regulations but largely voted against other environmental bills. ACC, AF&PA, former EPA staff and other groups weighed in on this week’s pick.
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Trump’s tariffs: How manufacturers can prepare
Front-loading commodity imports could be a temporary solution, but diversified sourcing will be critical for the long term, experts say.
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International Paper to lay off 650 employees
The company released additional details this week about corporate layoffs in Memphis, Tennessee, with hundreds of employees to be impacted the first week of January.
Updated Nov. 14, 2024 -
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Stories from Pack Expo International 2024
At the largest Pack Expo event ever held, Packaging Dive connected with manufacturers, brands and trade groups for insight on the latest industry trends.
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The dual case for reusable transport packaging
Adopting reusables across the supply chain presents not just sustainability benefits, but also cost savings, according to speakers at Pack Expo International.
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3 insights for navigating the ‘messy middle’ of labeling policy
During an Ameripen event, representatives of SmartLabel, How2Recycle and BPI Certification discussed where legislation could offer clarity as brands consider on-pack labeling amid evolving state and federal guidance.
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Chicago Bears, Keurig Dr Pepper add to reusable cups trend at sports venues
The partners worked with Bold Reuse to introduce the cup pilot program in a portion of Soldier Field. They aim to learn more about scaling reuse models.
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Mill divestiture ‘marks an important milestone’ for Pactiv Evergreen
The Pine Bluff, Arkansas, mill encountered operational challenges during its final month as a Pactiv asset. But its sale, and that of a North Carolina mill, “marks an important milestone,” according to CEO Mike King.
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Cans increased share again as overall beer shipments declined in 2023
The Beer Institute shed light on how the packaging mix for the sector is evolving. Executives at packaging companies including Ball, Crown and O-I Glass have weighed in on how beer trends are impacting their businesses.
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Emerging brands’ on-pack messaging reshapes retail
Small brands "had a breakout year" for new launches, and the messaging on their packaging is forcing the marketplace to evolve, according to speakers from Smurfit Westrock at Pack Expo International last week.
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How supplier collaboration, investing in data can help brands’ EPR transition
At Pack Expo International, key voices involved in EPR scale-up, representing Ameripen, Circular Action Alliance and major brands, sought to educate big crowds about what brands need to know and how suppliers can help.
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Sealed Air CEO Kivits reorganizes verticals, embraces fiber
Through talking to customers and investors, “it became clear that reorganizing into two verticals, food and protective, was a critical foundational step,” said new CEO Patrick Kivits, a WestRock alum, on Sealed Air’s Q3 earnings call.
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Automation, labor shortage discussions permeate largest-ever Pack Expo
Sustainability also sat among the top themes at Pack Expo International in Chicago this week, including a focus on reusable and flexible packaging. PMMI says the event broke records for attendance and the number of exhibitors.
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Packaging innovations at Pack Expo 2024: Pactiv Evergreen cartons go dry, Packsize melts emissions
Plus, Accredo Packaging sweetens the pouch space with a 100% biobased bag, Greif shows off a recycled fiber food container with a water-based coating and Georgia-Pacific’s mailers get gusseted up.
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Clearwater Paper details transition to paperboard focus amid sales jump
Despite a $5 million negative impact from Hurricane Helene in Q3, the company’s recent mill acquisition — and the sale of its tissue business — are expected to provide longer term support for the paperboard-focused company.
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Packaging suppliers and CPGs increasingly zip up flexible packaging
Experts from Fresh-Lock, the U.S. Plastics Pact and Clemson University say that functionality testing covering closure durability and accessibility is critical among a range of consumers.
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Layoffs tick up in October, led by International Paper and O-I Glass
Companies such as Dart Container, PPC Flexible Packaging, Sonoco and Metsä Board also disclosed upcoming layoffs in multiple areas.
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Berry completes spin-off of health division to form new company Magnera
Berry spun off its health and hygiene business to merge with Glatfelter, allowing it to focus on consumer packaging. The newly formed Magnera is now “the largest nonwovens company in the world.”
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Packaging manufacturers share insights from Q3
Recent earnings calls revealed some notable changes at packaging manufacturers. Follow the latest from Pactiv Evergreen, Clearwater Paper, Sonoco, Amcor, International Paper, Smurfit Westrock and more.
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Sonoco discloses pending $419M divestiture in China amid period of major change
CEO Howard Coker said the pending purchase of Eviosys and two more possible divestitures would create a company primarily focused on metal and fiber products. It also disclosed notable hurricane effects in Florida.
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Election 2024: The outlook for packaging and manufacturing policy
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump differ on environmental regulations, manufacturing, energy and ESG policies. What could a Trump or Harris presidency mean for the packaging industry?
