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Tracking packaging mergers and acquisitions in 2025
Novvia Group is growing in rigid packaging distribution for consumer products, while SupplyOne is ramping up digital production. Soteria Flexibles, IPL and Meyers also announced deals.
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Fiber producers see pricing upside for late 2025 amid capacity, tariff changes
A temporary reduction in tariffs with China and upcoming mill closures by Georgia-Pacific and others could contribute to pricing and demand improvements in the second half of the year, according to analysts.
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Domtar nears decision on converting Quebec mill to containerboard
The company did not confirm an official decision yet, but union Unifor says the investment tentatively is a go. Analysts note a current containerboard oversupply, but conditions could change by the time a conversion is complete.
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Tariffs push manufacturing into stagnation through 2025: ISM forecast
Revenue is expected to remain flat this year as manufacturers navigate spiking prices and falling demand.
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Washington adopts seventh packaging EPR law in the US
All three West Coast states now have extended producer responsibility for packaging laws. Washington’s law, the seventh in the U.S., was backed by multiple CPG and packaging trade groups.
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Packaging innovations: SC Johnson’s soap refill system, Amcor and Metsä collaborate on trays
Plus, Nestlé Purina gets a PCR boost and Futamura brings compostability features to sachets.
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CNG, Elopak, Hotpack, IP expanding US operations
Malnove, Nelipak, Pregis and UFP also shared expansion updates in the past month. Here’s where packaging manufacturers are growing.
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EPR for packaging laws: Dates to know
Maryland and Washington became the sixth and seventh states with packaging EPR laws. In California, CalRecycle is accepting comments on proposed changes to SB 54 regulations.
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EPA’s future PFAS manufacturing effluent limitation guidelines raise new questions
The Trump administration will pursue regulations for certain manufacturers of chemicals, plastics and synthetic fibers after pausing implementation of a similar Biden-era proposal.
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Georgia-Pacific to cut 535 jobs in containerboard mill closure
The company doesn’t believe this mill in Cedar Springs, Georgia, can competitively serve customers in the long-term. While most employees will be let go by August, some will remain to assist with the facility shutdown.
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Amid industry frustration about fiber price indexes, Bloomberg presents alternative
Existing pricing indexes haven’t kept up with changes in fiber manufacturing and sales over the last several decades, so Bloomberg developed an alternative, according to speakers on Tuesday’s webinar introducing the index.
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California compostable packaging restriction could have ‘chilling effect’
The Biodegradable Products Institute says it’s still waiting to hear whether there could be a compliance extension for a key provision of AB 1201 poised to affect compostables in the state come 2026.
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Maryland Gov. Moore signs packaging EPR into law
Maryland becomes the sixth state with an extended producer responsibility for packaging law. It ramps up reimbursement between 2028 and 2030.
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Ameripen names new executive director
The new head has a background in food service packaging and sustainability work and will lead the association “through one of the most consequential periods for packaging policy in U.S. history.”
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Q&A
Inside O-I’s sustainability targets
The glass company recently ramped up its 2030 targets. Sustainability Director Sonya Pump discussed the philosophy around goal-setting, including a focus on energy efficiency and assessing opportunity with evolving technologies.
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International Paper to restructure footprint along US-Mexico border
Two facility closures in Texas will accompany investments in that state and in Mexico. Although the closures mean some employees are slated to be laid off, the company said new positions will open due to the investments.
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US, China agree to reduce tariff rates for 90 days
By Wednesday, the two countries will charge 10% baseline duties during the period and remove certain retaliatory levies that pushed rates over 100%.
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Packaging innovation center scores federal funding to ‘strengthen US manufacturers’
Organizers in Michigan are engaging companies to be part of this pre-competitive research hub that leverages National Science Foundation grant money as well as industry buy-in.
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Sealed Air says USMCA exemption minimizes tariff exposure, touts turnaround plans
The protective and food packaging company’s results were down year over year, but CEO Dustin Semach said there are signs of improvement and noted a recent investment in sales staff to regain market share.
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Packaging innovations: PCR plays from CG Roxane, Every Man Jack, Stumptown Coffee
Plus, Aveda redesigned its sample product sachets with Xela Pack and Stora Enso launched a next-generation folding boxboard from a newly up-and-running consumer packaging board line.
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Ball says tariff impacts so far have been minimal
The aluminum can manufacturer’s global shipments rose 2.6% during the first quarter, thanks in part to market strength in Europe and growth in non-alcoholic beverages.
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Tracker
Packaging manufacturers set big sustainability goals. How are they doing?
Sonoco reported its emissions declined in 2024, crediting renewable energy and efficiency investments such as solar installations.
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Packaging trade shows to watch in 2025
Mark your calendar: These U.S. conferences and events will cover timely trends in sustainable packaging design, recycling technologies, regional market trends, substrate evolutions, automation and more.
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Are tariff-era changes to fiber supply chains here to stay?
Some fiber companies are altering where they source material and ship products, and economic uncertainty is also shifting consumer spending and demand for containerboard, analysts from Rabobank and BCG discussed.
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GreenBlue shares How2Recycle label updates, launches tube and thermoform group
The group announced a new timeline for redesigned labels and a collaboration on hard-to-recycle items. Plus, the Sustainable Packaging Coalition outlined 2025’s top trends in packaging innovation, design, policy and recovery.