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    Tracking packaging mergers and acquisitions in 2026

    Gravis and Imperial Dade are growing with acquisitions in Canada. Catch up on all the latest packaging deal announcements.

    Updated April 24, 2026
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    5 predictions as US packaging EPR progresses

    The last 18 months “feels sort of like 18 years,” said Circular Action Alliance’s CEO. Political, PRO and packaging leaders discussed where EPR is headed, including implications for data and design and how to measure success.

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    Smurfit Westrock examines delisting from LSE, closing UK mill

    Executives on Thursday’s earnings call took an optimistic tone about the future despite weather and demand contributing to “a challenging quarter.” A newly announced price increase is expected to offset some Q1 cost increases. 

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    Wish you could reseal your canned beverage? Now you can.

    Re:Lid USA is partnering with L.A. Libations to launch canned water with a reclosable aluminum lid. The next step is to establish a U.S. manufacturing presence for the can innovation.

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    ​​​​​​​International Paper touts $200M in EMEA cuts ahead of business split

    After the company splits, IP will take a 20% stake in the new EMEA business. Meanwhile, IP is accelerating reinvestment in its assets as part of its ongoing optimization plan, including via the acquisition of North Pacific Paper Co.

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    EPR budgeting conversations: Advice from the frontlines

    Extended producer responsibility costs are elevating packaging discussions to the C-suite and forcing companies to work out budget strategies. A “conversation companion” tool could help.

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    Middle East conflict adds to Greif’s demand challenges

    The company has multiple locations in the Middle East and faced “direct impacts” from the war with Iran during its fiscal second quarter. Meanwhile, Greif made progress on its $120 million cost-cutting plan.

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    O-I Glass calls Q1 ‘a story of two hemispheres’

    Europe, which trails the Americas by several months in implementation of O-I’s restructuring program, was weaker than expected. O-I lowered its earnings outlook for 2026.

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    Containerboard production charts steepest decline in years in Q1

    The year-over-year drop is significant but “is not unprecedented,” according to the American Forest & Paper Association. It follows the nearly 10% production capacity cuts announced in 2025, the last of which were finalized this year.

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    Amazon, Walmart seek source reduction solutions from suppliers

    What parameters for innovation should packaging R&D teams pursue? There’s a new effort to demystify what “sustainable packaging” and “good innovation” mean to the biggest names in retail.

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    Breaking the ‘boom-and-bust cycle’ in domestic recycled plastic markets

    Ensuring PCR use in more challenging packaging like food-grade pouches can be “way down the road,” said APR Chief Policy Officer Kate Bailey. For now, there’s plenty to do with secondary products and bolstering good policy.

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    JBM Packaging celebrates first graduate of in-prison training program

    While in prison, Billy Campbell trained on JBM Packaging’s manufacturing equipment, and then secured full-time employment upon his release. He joined the roughly 40% of JBM’s employees who were formerly incarcerated.

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    Packaging innovations: CVS Health swaps foam, PPG coats pet food cans

    Plus, Amcor goes lighter on sauce caps and UPM Specialty Materials works with Felix Schoeller on a barrier solution for flexible food packaging.

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    Anheuser-Busch doubles US manufacturing investment to $600M

    The company’s Brewing Futures initiative includes improvements and workforce commitments at facilities across the country.

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    PCA expects strong Q1 demand to continue in 2026

    Despite geopolitical and economic headwinds, Packaging Corporation of America experienced an uptick in sales for the first quarter, executives said during Thursday’s earnings call.

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    Greif drawing up emissions reduction targets for SBTi approval

    The industrial packaging company plans to submit the targets to SBTi this year, including its first ever for scope 3 emissions reduction.

    Updated April 23, 2026
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    Sonoco details cost management strategies as input expenses rise

    Geopolitical and macroeconomic conditions are prompting uncertainty and higher input costs, executives said during Wednesday’s earnings call. Still, Sonoco made progress on achieving goals in its three-year cost-cutting plan.

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    CG Roxane, Questar Solutions, Uline announce expansions

    Many of the expansions are in the central U.S., including those by Alltrista Plastics, Nextera Packaging and Tetra Pak.

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    Containerboard prices rise in April for second consecutive month

    Fastmarkets RISI recognized another bump that brings producers closer to achieving the $70 per ton hikes they announced earlier this year.

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    Navigating PCR procurement? A new tool could help.

    Given recent shifts in recycling markets, the Northeast Recycling Council hopes the PCR Material Demand Hub will help organizations with purchasing, explained Executive Director Megan Schulz-Fontes.

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    Cannabis companies send smoke signals about packaging regulation challenges

    As adult recreational cannabis becomes more mainstream, companies are putting a greater focus on product packaging. Industry participants say they must balance compliance with controlling quality and costs.

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    California bills propose compostables restrictions

    The Biodegradable Products Institute says recent bills don’t address some of the most critical underlying issues that currently threaten the future of compostable packaging in California.

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    Colorado mass balance debate underscores industry faultlines

    The American Chemistry Council withdrew a lawsuit, but the larger question on recycled content verification remains.

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    US Steel to restart Gary Tin Mill production

    Tin production has been idled at the Indiana site since late 2022. Come 2027, the mill will in part support food and beverage packaging, along with aerosol products.

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    International Paper to acquire North Pacific Paper Co. for $360M

    IP says Norpac’s paper mill in the Pacific Northwest will complement its existing system as part of the company’s strategic transformation.