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 • 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

Midwest and South poised for new packaging manufacturing jobs

Pratt Industries, Pregis, Smurfit Westrock and Axium Packaging are among the companies that have announced or opened new or expanded production operations in recent weeks.

By Maria Rachal • Oct. 14, 2025

Amcor hires away Graphic Packaging’s CFO

Stephen Scherger, Amcor’s soon-to-be chief financial officer, will oversee the ongoing Berry Global integration, including portfolio optimization efforts.

By Maria Rachal • Oct. 10, 2025

PCA closures in Pennsylvania, North Carolina hit 168 jobs

The end-of-year cuts come as the corrugated specialist also integrates newly acquired assets from Greif’s containerboard network into its U.S. footprint.

By Maria Rachal • Oct. 7, 2025

Sonoco’s inaugural TV ads put a lens on packaging’s everyday moments

The company tapped into modern tools such as connected TV. Return on investment has been stronger than expected, said a metal packaging marketing director.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 6, 2025

Fiber, plastic producers announced closures in September

Closures and layoffs at Domtar, Jindal Films America and Pregis will occur in three states. Meanwhile, Swedish company Billerud is cutting roles in Europe.

By Katie Pyzyk • Oct. 2, 2025

Top packaging trade shows in 2026

Coming up in Q1: the EPR Think Tank, the East Coast edition of Pack Expo, the Plastics Recycling Conference and more.

By Packaging Dive Staff • Updated Jan. 5, 2026

Closed Loop to loan TemperPack $10M

This is Closed Loop’s third loan since 2018 for the Virginia-based cold-chain packaging solutions company focused on plant-based alternatives to plastic foam.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 30, 2025

ReFed, Closed Loop Partners each announce new organics grants

The pair of funding announcements signals continued investment in both public and private organics recycling initiatives, including for compostable packaging.

By Jacob Wallace • Sept. 29, 2025

Graphic Packaging International dismissed from containerboard price-fixing lawsuit

The class-action lawsuit will continue against the other seven defendants who were accused of colluding.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 26, 2025