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    This is how much money packaging CEOs made in 2024

    Tony Smurfit, head of newly formed Smurfit Westrock, had the greatest compensation package among packaging manufacturers in the S&P 500 last year.

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    Policy tension over on-pack recyclability labeling ‘needs to get worked out’

    What's in a label? Good question. As the go-live date for California’s recycling labeling law approaches, industry speakers at the Packaging Recycling Summit underscored the importance of getting some federal standardization soon. 

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    US plans 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico

    President Donald Trump unveiled the new duty rates, set to begin Aug. 1, in separate letters shared on social media.

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    Reuse system proponents zero in on branding, messaging

    Color and slogans are just some of the characteristics that Closed Loop Partners is considering with these novel packaging systems. Meanwhile, PR3 is helping lead an effort to scale a more universal reuse logo.

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    Tracking packaging mergers and acquisitions in 2025

    The Sterling Group agreed to acquire North Carolina-based Precision Concepts International, and Stonepeak gained a “co-controlling stake” in reusable packaging provider Ifco.

    Updated July 15, 2025
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    Packaging innovations: Absolut tops itself with fiber, Aldi is glued to its beer

    Plus, Amcor divides up its trays and BiOrigin Specialty Products helps food service operators block grease.

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    ‘Please don’t blame the consumer’: Recycling partners urged to recenter messaging

    Brands, packaging companies and recyclers must cater to consumers to improve recycling rates, said Packaging Recycling Summit speakers. When recycling isn’t convenient, the “wheels fall off,” said the U.S. Plastics Pact CEO.

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    Packaging manufacturers set big sustainability goals. How are they doing?

    Graphic Packaging International released 2024 sustainability data, including updates on emissions reductions, packaging recyclability and more.

    Updated July 10, 2025
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    US plans 35% tariffs on Canada imports

    President Donald Trump said the duties will take effect Aug. 1 while decrying the country’s retaliatory levies to U.S. tariffs. 

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    Cascades to close Niagara Falls containerboard mill, affecting 123 employees

    Aging infrastructure and high operating costs contributed to the decision to close, according to a Cascades spokesperson. This is the sixth major U.S. containerboard production facility closure in 2025 so far.

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    Insights from the 2025 Packaging Recycling Summit

    Catch up on Packaging Dive’s coverage from the third annual event, including about industry collaborations, prioritizing consumers and the scramble to meet extended producer responsibility deadlines.

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    Packaging M&A may not rise until next year, analysts say

    Deal volume has been somewhat similar in 2025 as in 2024. Tariff uncertainty could dampen growth in the months to come, analysts note.

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    Packaging suppliers respond to QSR diners hungry for a better experience

    Manufacturers are working with their restaurant customers to improve takeout, as well as sustainability opportunities for food service ware.

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    Novolex names new COO

    Tamer Abuaita joins the company three months after it acquired Pactiv Evergreen. He replaces the interim chief operating officer who served through the companies’ integration period.

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    Amazon releases waste diversion metrics as part of larger sustainability plan

    The company says it reached an 85% waste diversion rate in 2024. Amazon’s waste and biodiversity director, Justine Mahler, says that’s driven partly by organics diversion programs and ongoing data collection investments.

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    Mars multiplies recycled content use, but still lags 2025 target

    The consumer packaged goods company also pointed to pet food as an area where it has advanced packaging sustainability.

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    4 collaborative projects that aim to advance packaging recycling

    Speakers at the Packaging Recycling Summit detailed how brands, packaging manufacturers, recyclers, academics and others across the supply chain are teaming up to improve how packaging is managed at end of life.

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    PCA buying Greif’s containerboard business for $1.8B

    The transaction includes mills, sheet and corrugated assets in multiple states. The deal comes as Greif says it’s prioritizing polymer-based products and was unwilling to invest to become more competitive in containerboard.

    Updated July 1, 2025
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    EPR for packaging laws: Dates to know

    CalRecycle published a study measuring the amount of covered materials, including single-use packaging and food service ware, in California landfills. Maine, Hawai’i and Rhode Island all recently adopted EPR-related laws.

    Updated July 8, 2025
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    Where new packaging laws are taking effect in July

    Multiple states are banning EPS foam food containers, and Oregon’s packaging EPR program begins. Elsewhere, there are bottle bill and hotel product updates.

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    Pixelle, IP, Hood, Pratt disclosed layoff updates in June

    State WARN notices detailed upcoming changes in Kansas, Michigan, Ohio and Washington across paper, packaging, recycling and transport sites.

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    International Paper completes sale of 5 European plants to Palm Group

    IP announced Tuesday it divested plants in France, Portugal and Spain, thereby satisfying all requirements with the European Commission related to its acquisition of DS Smith.

    Updated July 1, 2025
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    Sonoco names interim CEO for metal packaging segment following death of Tomás López

    Tomás López was CEO of Eviosys until Sonoco acquired it in December 2024. Following his death, the company has appointed a temporary leader for Sonoco Metal Packaging EMEA.

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    International Paper to exit molded fiber market, sell select Mexico sites

    The company is also shuttering packaging and recycling facilities in Ohio and Kansas. Thursday’s announcement will impact over 100 U.S. employees — just the latest update in IP’s ongoing North American optimization.

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    CVS talks store-brand packaging redesign

    Vice President of Store Brands Mike Weir shared more about scaling simplified packaging designs to strengthen private-label offerings.