Sonoco outlines another restructuring, names leaders

The company’s new business structure will be divided into market regions rather than substrates. A series of M&A deals and executive shifts had put the company in flux since restructuring its core businesses less than two years ago.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 10, 2025

Ball announces sudden CEO transition

The Colorado-based aluminum cans maker announced a new CEO on Monday. The company also recently elected a new board chair and formalized its pick for CFO.

By Maria Rachal • Nov. 10, 2025

O-I Glass nears end of network cuts

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.

By Maria Rachal • Nov. 7, 2025

Greif ups cost savings projection despite ‘bumpy’ fiscal 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.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 6, 2025

Amcor trims portfolio as Berry integration progresses

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.

By Maria Rachal • Nov. 6, 2025

Ball optimistic about smaller can sizes

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.

By Maria Rachal • Nov. 5, 2025

Economic uncertainty throws off folding carton market

Certain economic conditions and policy changes tamped down an expected recovery period in 2025. But the Paperboard Packaging Council projects shipments could turn around in 2026.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 5, 2025

Graphic Packaging International begins operating Waco mill

With the long-anticipated Texas mill now open, executives on Tuesday’s earnings call announced timing for a shutdown elsewhere.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 4, 2025

TriMas selling aerospace arm for $1.45B to focus on packaging

New CEO Thomas Snyder teased growth in packaging “through targeted high-quality acquisitions.”

By Maria Rachal • Nov. 4, 2025

Sealed Air’s protective material volumes grow in a first since 2021

The company sees opportunity in diversifying in food service and retail, said CEO Dustin Semach during a Q3 earnings call.

By Maria Rachal • Nov. 4, 2025

Containerboard production continued downward slide in Q3

Containerboard capacity cuts could tee up an environment ripe for price increases in early 2026. Conversely, recent boxboard production expansions have resulted in an oversupply.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Nov. 3, 2025

Elopak again growing in US, citing milk carton demand

The Norwegian carton specialist reported that its new Arkansas factory was profitable in Q3 and will expand again in 2027.

By Maria Rachal • Oct. 31, 2025

Georgia-Pacific to close Illinois box plant, affecting 134 employees

The facility “can no longer competitively serve customers,” a spokesperson said. This marks the company’s exit from operations in Illinois. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 30, 2025

International Paper reverses 2025 box shipment expectations

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.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 30, 2025

Ranpak details billion-dollar opportunity with Walmart, Amazon

The automation and packing materials company discussed growing enterprise deals on an earnings call Thursday, including with a major medical supply company.

By Maria Rachal • Oct. 30, 2025

Smurfit Westrock to close California corrugated facility, affecting 141 workers

CEO Tony Smurfit referenced the closure during a Wednesday earnings call, noting the company will continue “closing down inefficient or loss-making operations” as part of its optimization efforts.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 29, 2025

Containerboard market ‘pretty bad right now’: Smurfit Westrock CEO

“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.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 29, 2025

Packaging manufacturers share Q3 takeaways

Catch up on results from Greif, Amcor, O-I Glass, Ball, Graphic Packaging International, Sealed Air, International Paper and more.

By Packaging Dive Staff • Updated Nov. 7, 2025

Bumpy beverage trends punctuated Q3 for can makers

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.

By Maria Rachal • Oct. 28, 2025

Smurfit Westrock North America CEO talks post-merger priorities

Reflecting on more than 30 years with the company, Laurent Sellier describes differences in European and North American markets, EPR impact, the role of “megaplants,” and insights from touring U.S. facilities this year.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Oct. 29, 2025

Sonoco lowers full-year guidance, notes ‘targeted restructuring’ in Mexico, Europe

Sales were up following acquisitions, but certain negative signs persisting into Q4 dampened the 2025 outlook.

By Maria Rachal • Oct. 24, 2025

PCA details Greif integration, upcoming mill energy projects

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.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 23, 2025

Smurfit Westrock removed from price-fixing case, others file for dismissal

Although Smurfit Westrock was dismissed, it’s not entirely out of the woods regarding the containerboard price collusion lawsuit. Separately, other defendants filed individual and collective motions to dismiss.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 22, 2025

China’s new pulp import restrictions create ‘black swan event’ for OCC

The announced restrictions on dry-milled recycled pulp imports could set the table for a full ban on the material. While OCC prices dropped, many industry participants are in wait-and-see mode, sources say.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 20, 2025

International Paper offloads bag converting to ProAmpac

For ProAmpac, it’s a fourth acquisition growing its paper packaging business since the start of 2024. Meanwhile, International Paper continues its push to streamline its portfolio.

By Maria Rachal • Oct. 20, 2025