Red Bull, Ball move ahead with $1.7B factory after 4-year delay

This is the partners' second plant in the United States. It's expected to can 3 billion energy drinks annually and distribute throughout the country.

By Laurel Deppen • Sept. 15, 2025

PET reclaimer rPlanet Earth closes in California

The closure of the vertically integrated PET recycler and food packaging manufacturer destabilizes the state’s Grade B PET markets. It is the second such closure in 2025, as PET reclaimers have weathered market challenges.

By Megan Quinn • Sept. 12, 2025

Can recycling advancements get black rigid plastics off packaging’s blacklist?

More MRFs are adding technologies to sort the material, but some brands and manufacturers are still switching away from the color. As black plastic reaches a tipping point, end market challenges create uncertainty about its future.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 9, 2025

The next generation of labels for packaging is here!

YUPO CleanSort IML is the next generation of sustainable labeling technology.

Sept. 8, 2025

IP, Novolex, Smurfit Westrock among companies with August layoff announcements

At least seven companies announced temporary and permanent layoffs that are slated to affect employees in multiple states, most prominently in Georgia and California.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 4, 2025

PCA completes $1.8B acquisition of Greif’s containerboard business

The divestiture “marks an important step forward for Greif,” CEO Ole Rosgaard said Tuesday, noting the deal’s contribution to debt reduction. The company adjusted its full-year guidance upon announcing the deal closed.

By Katie Pyzyk • Sept. 2, 2025

Ball reduces stake in Saudi Arabia cans venture to 10%

The Colorado-based aluminum products manufacturer sold most of its ownership interest to a subsidiary of a Beijing-based packaging solutions provider for approximately $70 million.

By Maria Rachal • Aug. 28, 2025

Ranpak lands second major e-commerce deal of 2025

A deal with Walmart comes after one with Amazon. CEO Omar Asali discusses the importance of these enterprise customers, riding the AI wave for automation and navigating economic uncertainty ahead of the busy holiday season.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 26, 2025

Trump’s tax law could boost cash flow for manufacturers with deductions and more

The recently signed tax law allows bonus depreciation for qualifying equipment, offers R&D deductions, locks in the corporate tax rate and more. But tariffs and tax code interpretations could still complicate companies’ financial plans.

By Michelle No • Aug. 26, 2025

Canada to scale back retaliatory tariffs for US imports on Sept. 1

The country will lift levies on goods compliant with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement while maintaining sector-specific duties on steel, aluminum and cars.

By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 22, 2025

Packaging innovations: Laffy Taffy’s new wrappers are no laughing matter

Plus, AeroFlexx floats a new packaging format for a Boogie bath product, and Graphic Packaging International works with Radienz Living on a laundry pod container.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 22, 2025

International Paper to close 4 facilities, affecting 1,100 employees

The latest closures bring the number of impacted IP workers to 3,600 since October 2024. The actions add to North American containerboard production capacity cuts, which now total 9.5% in 2025, according to an analyst.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 21, 2025

Containerboard price-fixing lawsuit advances

The complaint against eight of the largest U.S. containerboard producers is “definitely not frivolous” and shows a “pretty solid basis for bringing the action,” said one attorney with antitrust defense expertise.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 20, 2025

Novolex closing Pactiv Evergreen plant in California, affecting 127 employees

This follows a Pactiv Evergreen facility closure in Michigan earlier this year that resulted in 153 layoffs.

By Maria Rachal • Aug. 20, 2025

Net-weight filling lifecycle leader: Lower costs, lasting performance

Ideal Pase net-weight fillers reduce lifecycle costs through efficient installation, reliable performance and minimal maintenance demands.

By Bryce Lingenfelter • Aug. 18, 2025

4 fiber companies’ earnings flag ‘challenging’ industry conditions

Weak demand, trade conditions, divestitures and swing production dominated earnings reports from Clearwater Paper, Sappi, Stora Enso and Sylvamo.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 15, 2025

Hood Container, Sappi, Uline invest in expansions

Cosmo Films, Eco King, Flair Packaging, Schütz Container Systems, TricorBraun and Trioworld Group are among the other packaging companies expanding their production capacities or geographical footprints.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 14, 2025

Novelis sees ‘strong demand’ for aluminum beverage packaging sheet

The company is readying additional capacity at a new Alabama facility as it expects continued sustainability-driven growth in aluminum beverage packaging.

By Maria Rachal • Aug. 12, 2025

Smurfit Westrock shutting down Cedar Rapids, Iowa, facility

This 100-employee closure follows other company announcements this year eliminating certain sites in Illinois, Oregon, Minnesota and Texas, spanning corrugated products, containerboard and more.

By Maria Rachal • Aug. 8, 2025

Ball optimistic after growth in nonalcoholic beverages

Meanwhile, the can manufacturer has been doing some “repositioning” of its beer-heavy portfolio, as that category has been relatively soft across geographies. The company called tariff impacts “manageable.”

By Maria Rachal • Aug. 6, 2025

EU delays countermeasures to US tariffs by 6 months

The bloc has now paused countermeasure implementation three times. The measures currently put on hold include additional duties for aluminum and steel products.

By Philip Neuffer • Aug. 5, 2025

Cascades, IP, O-I Glass announced layoffs in July

Employees in California, New York and Oregon are affected by the closures at paper and glass facilities, according to state WARN filings.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 4, 2025

International Paper sets sights on mill improvements

The company still aims to divest its global cellulose fiber business by year’s end, but “the markets have been tough,” said CEO Andy Silvernail on Thursday’s earnings call.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 1, 2025

Greif to close California facility, cut 43 jobs

Closing the steel drum and polymer container manufacturing facility aligns with the company’s plan to cut $100 million in costs by fiscal year 2027.

By Katie Pyzyk • Aug. 1, 2025

What does ReMa’s new paper cup specification mean for packaging companies?

The addition is expected to boost acceptance in recycling streams and at mills. It comes as Graphic Packaging International preps a new recycled paperboard mill to accept 15 million cups per day as feedstock.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 31, 2025