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Food giants may lean more on lawsuits as private label encroaches on their turf
Mondelēz and J.M. Smucker have accused discount retailers of blatantly copying their products and packaging. Experts say more litigation is likely coming.
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Containerboard market ‘pretty bad right now’: Smurfit Westrock CEO
“Pain is very, very real right now” for containerboard, said CEO Tony Smurfit on Wednesday’s earnings call. He also detailed the company’s efforts to shift focus in its North American business to different fiber grades.
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California’s labeling law resets the market for recyclability claims
SB 343 loomed large at SPC Advance and the How2Recycle Summit, leading to concerns about packaging categories such as cartons, small format, flexibles, film and more.
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Bumpy beverage trends punctuated Q3 for can makers
Beer distributors and other beverage companies described price pack architecture opportunities, as well as investments in non-alcoholic markets like energy drinks, on recent earnings calls.
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Packaging manufacturers share Q3 takeaways
Catch up on results from Smurfit Westrock, Sonoco, Packaging Corporation of America and more to come.
Updated Oct. 30, 2025 -
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TrackerPackaging manufacturers set big sustainability goals. How are they doing?
It its newly released sustainability report, Amcor shared updates on reducing scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and said it met a voluntary recycled plastic target.
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Plastic film recycling has a problem with staying power
As technological advancements contribute to more facilities mechanically or chemically recycling film, lacking end markets and overall economics are holdbacks — including for a short-lived plant that recently closed.
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Q&ASmurfit Westrock North America CEO talks post-merger priorities
Reflecting on more than 30 years with the company, Laurent Sellier describes differences in European and North American markets, EPR impact, the role of “megaplants,” and insights from touring U.S. facilities this year.
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Tracking packaging mergers and acquisitions in 2025
Georgia-Pacific completed its acquisition of St. Louis-based Anchor Packaging. Catch up on other M&A updates.
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Sonoco lowers full-year guidance, notes ‘targeted restructuring’ in Mexico, Europe
Sales were up following acquisitions, but certain negative signs persisting into Q4 dampened the 2025 outlook.
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Avery Dennison works with Walmart to add RFID to fresh categories
The companies say they addressed the longstanding challenge of implementing tracking technology in high-moisture, cold environments, such as refrigerated cases. Walmart hopes better inventory management will reduce food waste.
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PCA details Greif integration, upcoming mill energy projects
Packaging Corporation of America spent more time than anticipated getting two mills up to speed following its $1.8 billion acquisition of Greif’s containerboard business in September, executives said on Thursday's earnings call.
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A tale of 3 small businesses: How they changed packaging to mitigate tariffs
A Shark Tank startup, skincare brand and local retailer share their stories of navigating changes with packaging suppliers, including through altering materials or dimensions.
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Smurfit Westrock removed from price-fixing case, others file for dismissal
Although Smurfit Westrock was dismissed, it’s not entirely out of the woods regarding the containerboard price collusion lawsuit. Separately, other defendants filed individual and collective motions to dismiss.
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Prioritizing end markets key to taming EPR tension: PPRC speakers
While some aspects of EPR programs, like ecomodulation, won’t be a priority until later, end market identification should be done up front, according to speakers at the Paper and Plastics Recycling Conference.
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Polycoated paper proponents prepare for EPR
After its first two years, the industry-formed Poly Coated Paper Alliance is focusing on establishing universal design guidance, as well as further work on end markets and communication.
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China’s new pulp import restrictions create ‘black swan event’ for OCC
The announced restrictions on dry-milled recycled pulp imports could set the table for a full ban on the material. While OCC prices dropped, many industry participants are in wait-and-see mode, sources say.
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International Paper offloads bag converting to ProAmpac
For ProAmpac, it’s a fourth acquisition growing its paper packaging business since the start of 2024. Meanwhile, International Paper continues its push to streamline its portfolio.
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One year after acquisition, GDB details revival strategy for Minnesota film recycling plant
Since acquiring the Myplas USA plant that shuttered after only months in operation, GDB Circular says it has turned the site into a “flagship” facility.
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CPGs and suppliers discuss the ‘magic’ of melding packaging design with policy
Sustainable packaging innovation is a balancing act between regulatory compliance and eye-catching design, speakers from Consumer Brands, Graphic Packaging and SmashBrand described during an event.
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Amazon, Menasha tout anti-counterfeiting codes, with an eye to Sunrise 2027
Menasha Packaging is offering back-end management for brands, leaning into providing broader supply chain services beyond just supplying packaging itself.
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P&G on track for 2030 packaging goals, despite challenges with flexibles
Shareholders did not support a resolution regarding flexible packaging during the company’s annual meeting this week. The CPG is about 80% of the way to making all of its packaging recyclable or reusable by 2030.
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EPR anxiety: CPGs and regulators prepare for generational policy shift
Costs, policy divergence and relationships were a big focus at recent events hosted by GreenBlue and the Northeast Recycling Council. CalRecycle, Oregon DEQ, Circular Action Alliance and others weighed in on what’s next.
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Mauser to close striking Chicago facility, affecting 168 employees
An Illinois congressman says the closure isn’t about market dynamics, but a corporation “walking away from its workers.” The Chicago situation follows Mauser closing a Seattle plant where workers were striking this summer.
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Newsom blocks bill that would further limit PFAS in packaging
While packaging groups opposed the PFAS bill, it was ultimately derailed by pushback from the restaurant industry. The California governor also vetoed a bill to further limit plastic microbeads in certain products.
Updated Oct. 16, 2025
