Maria Rachal
Senior EditorMaria has been a business journalist at Industry Dive since 2018, with background covering the medical technology, waste and recycling industries before launching Packaging Dive in 2023. She lives in Washington, D.C. and holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and politics.
495 articles by Maria Rachal
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P&G on track for 2030 packaging goals, despite challenges with flexibles
Oct. 17, 2025 -
Amazon, Menasha tout anti-counterfeiting codes, with an eye to Sunrise 2027
Oct. 16, 2025 -
Midwest and South poised for new packaging manufacturing jobs
Oct. 14, 2025 -
Amcor hires away Graphic Packaging’s CFO
Oct. 10, 2025 -
Target rethinking 2025 recyclability, PCR, plastic reduction goals
Oct. 9, 2025 -
How Pack Expo attendees see packaging materials changing
Oct. 8, 2025 -
PCA closures in Pennsylvania, North Carolina hit 168 jobs
Oct. 7, 2025 -
Elopak CEO talks US growth
Oct. 2, 2025 -
California names companies expected to report emissions, climate risks
Sept. 26, 2025 -
Philadelphia sues CPGs over plastic bag recyclability claims
Sept. 25, 2025 -
Coca-Cola reports jump in packaging deemed recyclable
Sept. 23, 2025 -
Oil packaging group’s individual program plan approved for Colorado EPR
Sept. 22, 2025 -
Walmart reiterates challenges with 2025 PCR goal
Sept. 18, 2025 -
Plastic, metal, or another material? Reusable packaging substrates pose tradeoffs
Sept. 17, 2025 -
Kansas City Chiefs deal advances Bold Reuse’s push for venuewide reusables
Sept. 10, 2025 -
3 takeaways on monitoring for greenwashing
Sept. 5, 2025 -
Open-source template aims to simplify EPR data reporting
Sept. 4, 2025 -
Voluntary packaging sustainability goals transform in the face of EPR
Sept. 3, 2025 -
Circular Action Alliance taps new California executive director
Aug. 28, 2025 -
Ball reduces stake in Saudi Arabia cans venture to 10%
Aug. 28, 2025 -
‘The EPR era’ brings new opportunities for packaging sustainability
Aug. 27, 2025 -
Wholesalers shed more light on Oregon packaging EPR legal challenge
Aug. 25, 2025 -
Paper and Packaging Board shutdown reflects corporate, market changes
Aug. 22, 2025 -
International Paper selling global cellulose fibers unit for $1.5B
Aug. 21, 2025 -
Novolex closing Pactiv Evergreen plant in California, affecting 127 employees
Aug. 20, 2025