Packaging manufacturers share Q3 takeaways
Suppliers are detailing challenges and wins going into the end of 2025.
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O-I Glass nears end of network cuts
By Maria Rachal • Nov. 7, 2025
The manufacturer has closed 8% of its capacity, on the way to a target of 13%. With beer and wine sales declining, O-I is eyeing a more sustainable future in non-alcoholic beverages and food. Read the full article ➔
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Greif ups cost savings projection despite ‘bumpy’ fiscal 2025
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 6, 2025
Greif is accelerating the optimization plan launched in fiscal 2025 for a potential total savings of $120 million. The company eliminated roughly 8% of professional roles in fiscal Q4, executives said on Thursday’s earnings call. Read the full article ➔
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Amcor trims portfolio as Berry integration progresses
By Maria Rachal • Nov. 6, 2025
In discussing their first fully combined quarter integrating Berry Global, execs detailed recent sales of two businesses and next steps with the North American beverage business, including a possible joint venture or partnerships. Read the full article ➔
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Ball optimistic about smaller can sizes
By Maria Rachal • Nov. 5, 2025
Executives on an earnings call discussed recent beverage market trends in the tariff-strained environment. The aluminum cans maker is looking forward to a new Oregon facility coming online in the second half of 2026. Read the full article ➔
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Graphic Packaging International begins operating Waco mill
By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 4, 2025
With the long-anticipated Texas mill now open, executives on Tuesday’s earnings call announced timing for a shutdown elsewhere. Read the full article ➔
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Sealed Air’s protective material volumes grow in a first since 2021
By Maria Rachal • Nov. 4, 2025
The company sees opportunity in diversifying in food service and retail, said CEO Dustin Semach during a Q3 earnings call. Read the full article ➔
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International Paper reverses 2025 box shipment expectations
By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 30, 2025
Although box shipments ticked up in September and early October, full-year volumes are now expected to be down, executives said on Thursday’s earnings call. They also discussed recently announced closures. Read the full article ➔
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Containerboard market ‘pretty bad right now’: Smurfit Westrock CEO
By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 29, 2025
“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. Read the full article ➔
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Bumpy beverage trends punctuated Q3 for can makers
By Maria Rachal • Oct. 28, 2025
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. Read the full article ➔
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Sonoco lowers full-year guidance, notes ‘targeted restructuring’ in Mexico, Europe
By Maria Rachal • Oct. 24, 2025
Sales were up following acquisitions, but certain negative signs persisting into Q4 dampened the 2025 outlook. Read the full article ➔
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PCA details Greif integration, upcoming mill energy projects
By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 23, 2025
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. Read the full article ➔
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