Origin Materials begins operations at first plant for biomass-based PET component

The intermediate component, known as CMF, can be manufactured from a variety of materials, including pulp mill residuals and agricultural residue. The company expects it to result in a lower carbon footprint than recycled PET.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 12, 2023

CCL Industries closes acquisition of Pouch Partners, plus 2 more deals

The $44 million (Canadian) purchase of Pouch Partners from the company owned by Capri-Sun Group is seen as a way to grow into new markets. Other deals focused on in-mold labeling and badging technologies.

By Cole Rosengren • July 7, 2023

Glass, containerboard makers announce layoffs in June

Ardagh, O-I Glass, Stora Enso and WestRock all noted workforce reductions amid shifting demand or restructuring.

By Maria Rachal • June 30, 2023

Pratt Industries opens $253M box factory in Texas

The advanced manufacturing facility, the company’s fifth in Texas, will produce 100% recycled corrugated boxes and provide 375 “green-collar manufacturing jobs.”

By Katie Pyzyk • June 29, 2023

Digital printing boosts ‘unboxing’ e-commerce trend and customized consumer experiences

The technology also unlocks sustainability and consumer loyalty benefits, according to panelists on a “future of packaging” webinar.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 29, 2023

ChatGPT can help transform packaging design and manufacturing, industry leaders say

Generative AI and modeling tools are already impacting jobs and processes in the packaging chain, speakers discussed this month at EastPack.

By Maria Rachal • June 28, 2023

DS Smith anticipates improved box volumes following dip that dragged down financial results

The U.K.-based packaging company is investing heavily in innovation, especially to help customers replace plastic products with fiber.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 26, 2023

Arglass launches ‘clean glass’ collection and recycling partnership to ease supply woes

Arglass and The Upcycling Co. anticipate the program will divert 210 million glass bottles from disposal each year in parts of Georgia and Florida.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 22, 2023

Crown Holdings notes lightweighting progress, water challenges in 2022 sustainability report

The metal packaging manufacturer also plans to set a net zero target with the Science Based Targets initiative and publish a formal net zero plan within the next two years.

By Maria Rachal • June 22, 2023

J&J Green Paper eyes US locations while scaling production of rice-derived paper coating

On the heels of inking multiple agreements in Asia, the creator of an organic, plastic-free barrier for paper packaging is considering two states as possibilities for its first U.S. manufacturing sites.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 21, 2023

O-I Glass emissions fell in 2022 with lightweighting, tech, recycling initiatives

The company is bullish on innovation that could minimize the footprint of glass processing and production facilities. It detailed progress since 2017 in its latest sustainability report.

By Maria Rachal • June 21, 2023

CG Roxane launches second in-house rPET plant to supply bottled water operations

The company also upped its bottles’ minimum recycled content to 50%, which is expected to save nearly 33,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 20, 2023

Packaging innovations: Heinz’s stately summer, Entenmann’s rebrand tech boosts accessibility

Restaurantware, ProAmpac and AdvanSix also recently announced new launches or packaging redesigns.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 16, 2023

Data from CPI, Fed and cardboard box sales may signal slowing economy

A broadening “cardboard box recession” could be a harbinger of a wider global recession. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated June 15, 2023

Pretium Packaging settles discrimination lawsuit with EEOC

The plastic container manufacturer will pay more than $252,000 and provide annual training as part of a settlement stemming from findings that it did not hire women for certain positions.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 15, 2023

Graphic Packaging, government officials hit with lawsuit over toxic Michigan mill emissions

The class-action lawsuit alleges that decades of systemic racism harmed about 8,000 residents in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The company has been working with state officials to mitigate its hydrogen sulfide emissions.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 13, 2023

Slowdown in new orders visible in May manufacturing data

Companies are still working through backlogs and there are signs of production slowdowns for the coming months, analysts say.

By Maria Rachal • June 6, 2023

Star power boosts ‘papertarian’ campaign for paper industry group

The Paper and Packaging Board’s president talks about how a celebrity provides a “lift” for the marketing organization’s day-to-day work, as well as potential industry impacts from lightweighting, EPR, a recession and more.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 6, 2023

Packaging innovations: Mars launches paper wrappers, Absolut lightens up with paper bottle

Catch up on six innovative sustainable packaging launches and redesigns from Sprite, Earthfirst Films, Sabert Corp. and more.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 2, 2023

Specright CTO says to take advantage of AI for packaging, data is key

Ayman Shoukry, from data platform Specright, sees great potential in using artificial intelligence to better manage supply chains and reporting. But none of it will work without standardized data.

By Cole Rosengren • June 1, 2023

Ball, Graphic Packaging, WestRock and other packaging manufacturers announced layoffs in May

More than 1,200 jobs were set to be affected, according to certain disclosures about idling, closures and layoffs at those companies, as well as at Packaging Corp. of America and Trivium Packaging facilities.

By Maria Rachal • May 31, 2023

Getting corny: Dow project aims to create bio-based plastics from crop waste

Partners envision a “new ecosystem where farmers are being incentivized” for corn material otherwise considered waste, according to a Dow leader.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 30, 2023

Packaging innovations: Compostable clamshell prevents taco tipping, Smirnoff Ice’s ‘drippy’ redesign

Catch up on six new packaging technologies and redesigns from Better Earth, ProAmpac, Pure Protein and others.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 26, 2023

Ball closing Wallkill, New York, facility, laying off more than 140 workers

The company has said for months that the closure was possible and it could make the products manufactured in Wallkill elsewhere.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 25, 2023

Avery Dennison announces new CEO and current leader’s retirement

Deon Stander, currently president and chief operating officer, will take over as CEO later this year.

By Katie Pyzyk • May 24, 2023