Ardagh saw boost for cans, decline for glass in 2025

Energy drink demand bolstered beverage can shipments in North America, while cuts to glass production hit results on that side of the business. It’s Ardagh’s first earnings report since a recapitalization agreement in November.

By Maria Rachal • Feb. 27, 2026

Cascades targeting $100M in additional divestitures for 2026

The company achieved ahead of schedule its goal of $120 million in proceeds from asset sales and now targets more. Meantime, Cascades continues to navigate tariffs, which is “an ever-moving” situation, said CEO Hugues Simon.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 26, 2026

International Paper CEO pulls back the curtain on planned geographic split

The company wants to “liberate” the North America and EMEA businesses, CEO Andy Silvernail explained at an event Thursday. IP “overestimated” customers’ desire to strike deals on a global basis, he said.

By Maria Rachal • Feb. 26, 2026

CD&R’s acquisition of Sealed Air clears hurdles

Shareholders on Wednesday approved private equity firm CD&R’s proposed purchase of the packaging company, days after the European Commission gave the thumbs up to proceed.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 25, 2026

February containerboard prices chart ‘surprising’ dip

Despite production pullbacks and improved demand, one index showed a dip in monthly containerboard prices. This “shocked” some industry participants and could jeopardize certain producers’ planned $70 per ton hikes for March 1.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 23, 2026

Supreme Court invalidates Trump tariffs based on emergency powers

In a 6-3 decision, the court rejected President Trump's claim that a 1977 law gave him the authority to impose broad tariffs globally.

By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 20, 2026

Takeaways from The Packaging Conference 2026

Speakers at the February event discussed timely industry topics including M&A, EPR, innovation and market growth.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 20, 2026

South Carolina, Virginia score packaging manufacturing expansions

Hinton Lumber Products, Georg Utz, Infinity Global and SunDance are growing in the South. Meanwhile, Silgan and Questar Solutions moved their headquarters locally.

By Maria Rachal • Feb. 19, 2026

Sonoco’s ‘transformation is complete,’ CEO says. What’s next?

A three-year growth strategy is underway that prioritizes innovation, including artificial intelligence, executives explained during a Tuesday investor event.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 17, 2026

Sonoco settles in after years of change, says new consumer packaging leader

Ernest Haynes recently took the helm of the company’s newly reworked consumer packaging Americas business unit. He spoke about operating within a simpler organization and helping employees navigate uncertainty.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 13, 2026

Smurfit Westrock unveils medium-term plan to accelerate growth

Executives detailed five-year financial targets, further optimization efforts and investments in innovation, including AI tools, during an event Wednesday.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Feb. 12, 2026

O-I Glass reorienting portfolio to boost non-alcoholic beverages

The shifts come amid volume declines in beer and spirits. The glass packaging manufacturer is also wrapping up planned capacity reductions in Europe and rolling out an updated strategy across its sales force.

By Maria Rachal • Feb. 11, 2026

Investors’ appetites for size, scale drive packaging M&A

Lagging company growth has tamped down M&A activity, but that could shift this year, according to speakers from Perella Weinberg Partners at The Packaging Conference. 2026 is also expected to bring more take-private deals.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 10, 2026

Greif CEO Ole Rosgaard on strategizing for the next 148 years

The CEO discussed with Packaging Dive his outlook for 2026 and Greif’s long-term strategy amid an industrial recession. Changes include recent divestitures, workforce cuts, a new sales strategy and a revamped corporate structure.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 9, 2026

Cascades to exit 2 packaging niches, close 3 plants

More than 100 employees will be affected by the two closures in Quebec and one in Pennsylvania. A fellow Quebec-based packaging company will acquire certain assets at one plant for $9 million.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 6, 2026

Crown Holdings to spend $550M in 2026 to support growth, including international expansion

The canmaker does not intend to add capacity in North America in the next couple years. But the company is carving out capital spending to support capacity expansions and facility upgrades in Brazil, Greece and Spain.

By Maria Rachal • Feb. 6, 2026

Silgan looks ahead after disruption to metal container customer base

The packaging company rode out the waves from cans customer Del Monte’s bankruptcy. Silgan also highlighted fast growth in its dispensing and specialty closures business, with an emphasis on healthcare.

By Maria Rachal • Feb. 5, 2026

Commerce hits China, Vietnam with duties for molded fiber products

Duties of up to 540% on imported bowls, clamshells and other products follow the U.S. federal government’s decision that certain producers engaged in dumping and received subsidies from their governments.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 5, 2026

Amcor talks GLP-1 opportunities and impacts

During an earnings call Tuesday, Amcor also detailed upcoming synergies and shared updates on integrating Berry Global, including reducing headcount by more than 600 and closing some 20 sites.

By Maria Rachal • Feb. 4, 2026

Sealed Air, Tekni-Plex, Waddington announced layoffs in January

Plus, Dow and International Paper announced plans for significant layoffs in the coming months, with specifics yet to come.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated Feb. 4, 2026

New Graphic Packaging CEO announces ‘comprehensive business review’

Footprint optimization and a structural reorganization are on the table during a transformational period, said CEO Robbert Rietbroek. Plus, the company is examining the cause of construction cost overruns at its new mill in Texas.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 3, 2026

Ball’s new CEO talks volume runway with added US, European assets

It was Ball’s first earnings call since Ron Lewis took over as CEO and Daniel Rabbitt became CFO. The company just gained two Benepack facilities in Europe and is bringing more can ends manufacturing to the United States.

By Maria Rachal • Feb. 3, 2026

How packaging manufacturers performed in 2025

Packaging manufacturers are sharing their full-year results and outlooks for 2026. Catch up on results from Ardagh, Cascades, Sonoco, Smurfit Westrock, O-I Glass and more.

By Packaging Dive Staff • Updated Feb. 27, 2026

The packaging industry outlook for 2026

Take a closer look at some of the biggest topics and trends that industry leaders expect will shape commodity markets, dealmaking and the future of packaging policy.

By Packaging Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 2026

International Paper expects at least 7 closures, 700+ layoffs in 2026

The cuts in the Europe, Middle East and Africa business are part of IP’s ongoing optimization plan.

By Katie Pyzyk • Jan. 29, 2026