Maria Rachal
Senior EditorMaria has been a business journalist at Industry Dive since 2018, with background covering the medical technology, waste and recycling industries before launching Packaging Dive in 2023. She lives in Washington, D.C. and holds a bachelorās degree in journalism and politics.
472 articles by Maria Rachal
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International Paper selling global cellulose fibers unit for $1.5B
Aug. 21, 2025 -
NovolexĀ closing Pactiv Evergreen plant in California, affecting 127 employees
Aug. 20, 2025 -
Blue Polymers takes over food-grade rPET pellet production in California
Aug. 19, 2025 -
PepsiCo, Bold Reuse partner on NFL stadium cups
Aug. 18, 2025 -
CalRecycleĀ in āearly stageā of enforcing EPS food service ware ban
Aug. 15, 2025 -
AmcorĀ considers divesting North American beverage business
Aug. 14, 2025 -
Novelis sees āstrong demandā for aluminum beverage packaging sheet
Aug. 12, 2025 -
Manufacturers nix the USDAās Paper and Packaging Board
Aug. 8, 2025 -
Smurfit Westrock shutting down Cedar Rapids, Iowa, facility
Aug. 8, 2025 -
USDA funds packaging innovations for $143B specialty crop export industry
Aug. 7, 2025 -
Cascades details Virginia production ramp-up, New York wind-down
Aug. 7, 2025 -
Ball optimistic after growth in nonalcoholic beverages
Aug. 6, 2025 -
After Oregon packaging EPR law launches, wholesaler lawsuit follows
Aug. 4, 2025 -
Georgia-Pacific announces CEO change
July 31, 2025 -
O-I continues to cut costs, ends MAGMA production technology
July 30, 2025 -
Ardagh owner agrees to cede ownership for $300M in recapitalization deal
July 28, 2025 -
SonocoĀ scaling automation, robotics, digital printing
July 24, 2025 -
Unpacking 2025ās private equity activity trends
July 23, 2025 -
Canmaker Crown Holdings raises 2025 guidance
July 22, 2025 -
FDA gets feedback on proposed front-of-pack nutrition label
July 21, 2025 -
Amazon charts 28% drop in North American shipments containing single-use plastic packaging
July 17, 2025 -
Bag fees are more effective than outright bans, Closed Loop Partners says
July 16, 2025 -
This is how much money packaging CEOs made in 2024
July 15, 2025 -
Reuse system proponents zero in on branding, messaging
July 11, 2025 -
Packaging M&A may not rise until next year, analysts say
July 9, 2025