Maria Rachal
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. She lives in Washington, D.C. and holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and politics.
52 articles by Maria Rachal
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Packaging innovations: 3D packaging made from wood pulp for Fiskars, new look for Sayso cocktail tea bags
June 9, 2023 -
Packaging and recycling stakeholders look ahead to next steps in UN plastic pollution agreement process
June 8, 2023 -
Tetra Pak grows share of plant-based packaging, targets greater recyclability
June 7, 2023 -
Slowdown in new orders visible in May manufacturing data
June 6, 2023 -
California lawmakers advance ‘sell-by’ labeling, cannabis packaging, bottle bill expansion legislation
June 5, 2023 -
Hershey ESG report notes ongoing challenges with recycled content in packaging
June 2, 2023 -
Walmart switching to paper mailers, rightsized boxes to cut packaging waste
June 1, 2023 -
Ball, Graphic Packaging, WestRock and other packaging manufacturers announced layoffs in May
May 31, 2023 -
General Mills, Horizon Organic to add QR codes with location-specific recycling information
May 25, 2023 -
FTC’s Green Guides review brings packaging recyclability debates to the fore
May 24, 2023 -
Pair of Kraft-backed packaging facilities unveiled in Massachusetts
May 22, 2023 -
More than a dozen state AGs weigh in on recyclable, compostable claims for Green Guides review
May 19, 2023 -
Flexible and compostable product groups discuss circularity goals for hard-to-recycle packaging
May 18, 2023 -
Reports recommend packaging changes ahead of next global plastics treaty negotiations
May 17, 2023 -
Packaging manufacturing investments and expansions in 2023
May 16, 2023 -
DeliverZero, Dispatch Goods, Returnity join alliance promoting innovation in global plastics treaty
May 15, 2023 -
US inflation again eased in April
May 12, 2023 -
Why Atlantic Packaging doesn’t shy away from EPR conversations
May 11, 2023 -
Amazon, Yum Brands, Kroger face upcoming shareholder votes on circular packaging
May 10, 2023 -
Destocking effects linger for packaging manufacturers
May 9, 2023 -
Ball’s beverage can shipments decline amid weaker consumer spending
May 5, 2023 -
Sealed Air rebrands as SEE, emphasizing automation and digital solutions
May 4, 2023 -
Amcor plans further labor cuts as weak demand and destocking persist
May 3, 2023 -
What April manufacturing data said about paper and plastics
May 2, 2023 -
Sonoco reports food packaging sales helped balance weak quarter for aerosols
May 2, 2023