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    Cold-chain packaging companies adapt as dry ice supply falters

    Tight supply of the CO2 used to make dry ice is creating ripple effects across supply chains. Packaging suppliers are stepping up with cold-chain innovations to address the trend and to improve safety and sustainability.

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    10 packaging expansion announcements to close out 2025

    The grand opening for Pratt Industries’ new box plant in Georgia drew a visit from the USDA secretary. Plus, American Packaging Corp., Plastipak Packaging, PolyFlex and others announced investments.

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    Which packaging companies and organizations have shuffled their top leaders in 2025?

    This year saw CEO turnover at Ball, Georgia-Pacific, Graphic Packaging International, Sealed Air, TricorBraun and Huhtamaki, among other leadership changes.

    Updated Dec. 15, 2025
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    EPR for packaging laws: Dates to know

    The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is offering opportunities this week to review and comment on the recently released draft preliminary assessment that will help inform development of the state’s packaging EPR program.

    Updated Dec. 15, 2025
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    Tracking packaging mergers and acquisitions in 2025

    Nelipak is expanding its capabilities in thermoformed packaging for medical devices and pharma, D6 is adding an extrusion facility, and ProAmpac is spending big for TC Transcontinental Packaging.

    Updated Dec. 9, 2025
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    Job market may be ‘turning frigid,’ economist says

    Employers added jobs in November, but only in certain sectors, according to Tuesday’s jobs report. Unemployment rose to 4.6%.

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    Massachusetts commission punts on packaging EPR

    A legislative commission, convened by MassDEP, endorsed the idea of a needs assessment for packaging. The group also endorsed EPR for paint, mattresses, batteries and electronics.

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    Packaging innovations: Sue Bee honey’s buzzy tub change, Veritiv chills out bulk shipments

    Plus, UPM launches a biobased black pigment, Eat Happy Kitchen spices up with metal and Ajinomoto Cambrooke’s new cap boosts accessibility. 

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    4 insights on the state of PET recycling and rPET in packaging

    Thermoforms have a bigger role, and multiple changes are afoot in the rPET landscape — tempering recycled content growth in bottles, the National Association of PET Container Resources’ director of data services explained.

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    Ball to acquire majority stake in Benepack

    A German regulatory authority approved the deal Wednesday that would transfer two European production facilities into Ball’s ownership. 

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    Sealed Air hires former Sonoco exec to lead food business

    Russell Grissett, an industry leader, is the latest addition to the company in a year of change for Sealed Air, which could be taken private next year.

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    Success for composting and EPR programs go hand in hand: report

    Closed Loop Partners’ Composting Consortium laid out a composter reimbursement framework that PROs could build on. Incentives correlate to greater acceptance of compostable packaging.

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    Commodity values further decline for Northeastern MRFs

    MRFs reported lower average prices for nearly all recycled commodities in the third quarter, but glass and bulky rigids provided rare bright spots, according to the Northeast Recycling Council.

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    ProAmpac to acquire TC Transcontinental Packaging for $1.5B

    The deal continues an M&A streak for ProAmpac as it plans to grow even bigger in flexible packaging.

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    Graphic Packaging International names new CEO

    CEO Mike Doss will depart at the end of December. Separately, GPI announced a $60 million cost-cutting plan that will result in employee layoffs in 2026.

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    Sappi, UPM propose $1.65B graphic paper joint venture

    The proposed JV will focus on the European market, but also includes a UPM Minnesota mill. The deal is expected to have broader implications for the North American market upon completion.

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    PCA to shut down machines in Washington, affecting 200 jobs

    Packaging Corporation of America is slated to permanently close a paper machine and kraft pulping operations at its Wallula mill in early 2026. It’s working on upgrades at other mills to augment the lost capacity.

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    US and EU can learn from each other’s regulations, packaging groups say

    Ameripen Executive Director Lynn Dyer and Europen Secretary General Francesca Stevens described during a webinar some areas of overlap and opportunities for learning among the regions’ EPR approaches.

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    TriMas names new CFO as company hones packaging focus

    Paul Swart is rejoining the Michigan-based company as it works to complete a $1.45 billion sale of its aerospace business.

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    Nova Scotia rolls out EPR for packaging program

    The province’s new program took effect Dec. 1. Residents can now recycle an expanded list of items, including toothpaste tubes and hot and cold drink cups.

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    Packaging innovations: Lego favors fiber, Old Bay gets back to basics with metal

    Plus, Burgopak designs a supplement pack that’s worth its weight in salt.

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    Novvia Group names former waste industry leader as CEO

    Bob Boucher joined Novvia in November, replacing Sarah Macdonald upon her retirement.

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    November layoff announcements from Printpack, Graphic Packaging, Smurfit Westrock and more

    International Paper made up the bulk of the more than 1,000 announced job cuts, many of which are slated to take place in 2026.

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    Tariffs remain heart of economic uncertainty: PMI

    The levies are having the opposite effect on manufacturing sectors as what was intended, with economic uncertainty leading to manufacturing weakness, said Susan Spence, chair of the ISM’s Manufacturing Business Survey Committee.

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    Amcor eyes ‘dual end of life’ optionality for innovation investments

    The company’s long-term R&D strategy includes seeking solutions that work in a future with recycling or composting infrastructure, explained Rebecca Meile, manager of corporate venturing and open innovation.