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    Tracking packaging mergers and acquisitions in 2024

    Berlin Packaging plans to acquire rigid packaging supplier Rixius, a longstanding German company. Safecor Health is also planning to acquire the unit dose packaging business of Viatris.

    Updated Nov. 22, 2024
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    Who is Marty Makary, Trump’s pick to head the FDA?

    If confirmed as commissioner, Makary would join the agency amidst a massive reorganization of its food division, which included bringing functions from the regulatory affairs and food safety offices into one program.

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    EPA calls for developing national EPR framework

    The agency released the finalized National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution on Thursday, as the international community seeks to finish negotiating a legally binding agreement on plastic pollution.

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    Constantia Flexibles taps former Ardagh leader to be next CEO

    David Spratt will assume his position at the Vienna-based company with nearly 10,000 employees in the new year.

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    How packaging producers performed in EMF’s 2024 progress report

    This week’s Ellen MacArthur Foundation report comes as the plastics world anticipates the conclusion of key global negotiations. Here’s how North American signatories are faring on sustainable design in their portfolios.

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    PCA’s new fiber price hike spurs questions for 2025

    Amid a general oversupply of fiber, analysts are waiting to see if markets will recognize Packaging Corporation of America’s planned price increase and if competitors will follow suit.

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    DHL ramps up automation, sustainability efforts in changing packaging marketplace

    Alicemarie Geoffrion, president of packaging at DHL Supply Chain, North America, discusses assisting customers with packaging customization and reusables. Plus, she gives an outlook for the holiday shipping season.

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    Amcor acquiring Berry in $8.4B deal to create global plastics and healthcare packaging giant

    The companies anticipate having “greater reach than any other packaging company in the world” and are targeting a mid-2025 close. Also Tuesday, Berry disclosed its Q4 and fiscal 2024 results.

    Updated Nov. 19, 2024
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    These packaging companies and organizations have named new CEOs in 2024

    There’s a new wave of leaders this year at some of the most notable public and private companies, as well as related nonprofit groups. Catch up on the latest appointments.

    Updated Nov. 22, 2024
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    Packaging trade groups urge US House to pass recycling infrastructure, data bills

    Industry groups and multiple individual packaging companies and CPGs are giving a final push to the bills as one of the lead co-sponsors, Delaware Sen. Tom Carper, prepares to retire. Both bills have already passed the Senate.

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    Sourcing challenges, producer registration present some initial hurdles for recycled content laws

    Washington state recently began enforcing certain recycled plastic requirements for brands’ containers. While many producers have cleared early thresholds, regulators say there’s more work to do.

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    CPGs achieved a few 2025 plastics goals early, but they’re likely to miss others

    Newly released data from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation shows where brands are falling short. Multiple groups say the plastics sustainability work will continue regardless of deadlines.

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    EMF global commitment signatories make progress on recycled content, lag on plastic reduction

    While applauding progress in areas like postconsumer recycled content in packaging, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s 2024 global commitment progress report notes that reusable packaging “remains niche.”

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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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    Packaging 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.

    Updated Nov. 19, 2024
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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.

    Updated Nov. 14, 2024
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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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