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    Amcor hires away Graphic Packaging’s CFO

    Stephen Scherger, Amcor’s soon-to-be chief financial officer, will oversee the ongoing Berry Global integration, including portfolio optimization efforts.

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    EPR for packaging laws: Dates to know

    The Maine Department of Environment now anticipates issuing its RFP for a stewardship organization in December. DEP also made some changes to better align with producer reporting categories in Colorado and Oregon.

    Updated Oct. 9, 2025
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    How Pack Expo attendees see packaging materials changing

    PMMI plans to expand its polls about expected shifts in the packaging materials that companies use, such as phasing out certain types of plastics. That data could assist OEMs and CPGs in a variety of ways, the association says.

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    Tracking packaging mergers and acquisitions in 2025

    Cascades is exiting printed flexible plastic packaging manufacturing with a sale to Five Star Holding — a deal CEO Hugues Simon says will reduce debt while still supporting Cascades with supply.

    Updated Oct. 8, 2025
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    California EPR stakeholders keep pushing through regulatory gray area

    A turbulent year of rulemaking has discouraged some on the SB 54 advisory board. Circular Action Alliance says companies should engage now to be ready for a quick turnaround.

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    Sonoco’s inaugural TV ads put a lens on packaging’s everyday moments

    The company tapped into modern tools such as connected TV. Return on investment has been stronger than expected, said a metal packaging marketing director.

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    PCA closures in Pennsylvania, North Carolina hit 168 jobs

    The end-of-year cuts come as the corrugated specialist also integrates newly acquired assets from Greif’s containerboard network into its U.S. footprint.

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    Amazon, Walmart, CVS, Target rethink private-label flexible packaging

    The retailers teamed up with the Sustainable Packaging Coalition to find alternatives for flexible films with low-barrier requirements. GreenBlue Executive Director Paul Nowak said more categories are on the horizon.

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    8.5M tons of packaging entered California landfills in 2024: CalRecycle study

    The study, mandated by SB 54, sheds light on what percentage of single-use packaging and food ware materials might be diverted from landfills after the state’s extended producer responsibility program kicks in.

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    Elopak CEO talks US growth

    The company has been manufacturing in the U.S. for about five months. CEO Thomas Körmendi said there’s plenty of room to grow in core areas like milk, but sees a future where more soaps and detergents are in cartons.

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    Packaging innovations: CJ Biomaterials debuts PHA coatings, CNG’s film goes matte

    Plus, Design Polymerics switches its pail color and Ball lands an aerosol can certification.

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    Greif sells timberlands business for $462M

    The sale to Molpus Woodlands Group aligns with Greif’s ongoing optimization and cost-reduction efforts.

    Updated Oct. 2, 2025
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    Fiber, plastic producers announced closures in September

    Closures and layoffs at Domtar, Jindal Films America and Pregis will occur in three states. Meanwhile, Swedish company Billerud is cutting roles in Europe.

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    ‘Not a good sign.’ Weak demand continues amid tariff uncertainty: PMI

    In addition to new orders contracting and backlog orders increasing, the government shutdown adds further concerns for manufacturers.

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    APR launching its 1st total-package recyclability assessment tool

    Citing demand from members and EPR-related needs, the Association of Plastic Recyclers’ tool will test packages against the most up-to-date versions of the longstanding Design Guide for Plastics Recyclability.

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    Top packaging trade shows in 2026

    These conferences and events — ranging from smaller-scale niche gatherings to shows bringing together some 50,000 people — promise fresh opportunities for learning and making connections.

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    Closed Loop to loan TemperPack $10M

    This is Closed Loop’s third loan since 2018 for the Virginia-based cold-chain packaging solutions company focused on plant-based alternatives to plastic foam.

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    California recyclers look for new PET solutions in wake of rPlanet closure

    Some recyclers are calling for more direct help from California state lawmakers and agencies, while others say they're choosing between holding onto the material or selling for little profit in the Eastern U.S. or elsewhere.

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    ReFed, Closed Loop Partners each announce new organics grants

    The pair of funding announcements signals continued investment in both public and private organics recycling initiatives, including for compostable packaging.

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    Graphic Packaging International dismissed from containerboard price-fixing lawsuit

    The class-action lawsuit will continue against the other seven defendants who were accused of colluding.

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    California names companies expected to report emissions, climate risks

    State regulators released a preliminary list of entities, including packaging manufacturers, that may have to report under SB 253 and SB 261. Companies that have already completed TCFD reports could have a leg up.

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    Packaging innovations: FrogTape hops away from plastic, Digital Link gets chatty

    Plus, Mondi expands high-contrast digital printing, Stora Enso’s SBS goes high end, and Fiberdom joins Kiefel in blowing the lid off dry molded fiber.

  • Four stacks of cans of Campbell's soup displayed on a grocery store shelf on June 2, 2025, in Chicago. Cans in the stacks, from left to right, are labeled "Spicy Nacho Cheese," "Chicken with Rice," "Tomato Bisque" and "Spicy Tomato."
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    Campbell’s says tariff mitigation strategies can only go so far

    Limited domestic tinplate capacity makes it difficult to source materials for canned goods in the face of steel and aluminum tariffs, according to executives.

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    Philadelphia sues CPGs over plastic bag recyclability claims

    City leaders said many of the confusion and contamination issues with SC Johnson and Bimbo Bakeries’ Ziploc and plastic bread bags are what motivated the city to previously ban single-use retail bags.

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    Aldi launches massive private label rebrand

    The grocer is launching its first-ever namesake brand and stamping its name on the packaging of every store brand product in its assortment.

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