Katie Pyzyk
Lead ReporterKatie is the lead reporter at Packaging Dive, which she joined full time in 2023 after six years of freelancing for various Industry Dive publications. Katie especially enjoys writing about topics including science, sustainability and economics, which she gets to explore daily in her Packaging Dive beat coverage of fiber, flexible plastics, M&A and innovation.
In addition to digital and print journalism, Katie previously worked as a TV news producer. Her freelance work has appeared in publications such as National Geographic and Bloomberg CityLab. Katie has won multiple Society of Professional Journalists, Edward R. Murrow, Azbee, and Jesse H. Neal awards, including for Packaging Dive articles recognized as the best technical or scientific content. You can reach her via email or LinkedIn.
721 articles by Katie Pyzyk
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Axjo, Balcan, Detpak among international packaging companies expanding in US
July 31, 2026 -
IP’s box volumes rise, but external conditions mute demand
July 30, 2026 -
Greif acquires Spanish polymer container producer Envaplast
July 30, 2026 -
Smurfit Westrock nearly sold out of most grades in ‘tight’ paper market
July 29, 2026 -
More producers announce price hikes for containerboard, boxboard
July 28, 2026 -
Domtar agrees to pay $1.5M to settle clean air violations
July 28, 2026 -
PCA’s $140/ton containerboard price increase considered unprecedented
July 27, 2026 -
PCA reiterates ‘tight’ containerboard market, higher demand
July 24, 2026 -
Hope for quick plastic market normalization fades as Iran conflict escalates
July 23, 2026 -
OCC price increases evoke divergent effects across value chain
July 22, 2026 -
Nippon Dynawave extends employee pay at idled Washington plant
July 20, 2026 -
Packaging innovations: Waiākea splashes into reusable glass bottles
July 17, 2026 -
International Paper to close Texas box plant
July 16, 2026 -
Graphic Packaging introduces inaugural URB product
July 14, 2026 -
IP temporarily closes Alabama containerboard mill following storm
July 14, 2026 -
Molded fiber producers tout growth, innovations despite regulatory hurdle
July 13, 2026 -
Federal court considers lead plaintiffs in class-action lawsuit against GPI
July 9, 2026 -
Washington AG to investigate Nippon Dynawave paper mill disaster
July 6, 2026 -
Graphic Packaging releases sustainability report as CSO departs
July 2, 2026 -
Insights from the 2026 Packaging Recycling Summit
July 2, 2026 -
A big deal for small packaging: Pilot projects advance recycling
July 2, 2026 -
Film recycling hits a pivotal moment
July 1, 2026 -
Kenvue surpasses 2025 plastic reduction target, falls short on recyclability
June 30, 2026 -
International Paper announces shutdowns, layoffs at 4 US facilities
June 29, 2026 -
PCR: The other 3-letter packaging mandate on brands’ radars
June 26, 2026
