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

USDA funds packaging innovations for $143B specialty crop export industry

The Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab, through Clemson University, selected projects to help align with international regulations like the EU’s PPWR. Companies involved include Kwik Lok, NatureSweet, Sway and others.

By Maria Rachal • Aug. 7, 2025

US to install country-specific tariffs Aug. 7

President Donald Trump signed an executive order codifying rates for over 60 trading partners while extending a USMCA tariff pause and levying a 35% tariff on non-compliant imports from Canada.

By Philip Neuffer • 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

Q2 containerboard production decrease tracks with 2025 trend

U.S. production for domestic use declined less than for exports, according to the American Forest & Paper Association. Any additional mill closures this year could build on the 6% capacity already lost in 2025.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 28, 2025

US, EU agree to lower tariffs in ‘framework’ deal

Most imports from the bloc would face a 15% tariff under the pact, but steel and aluminum remain at 50%, U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Sunday.

By Philip Neuffer • July 27, 2025

What plastic, paper and metal commodity experts are watching with tariffs

Leaders from the American Forest & Paper Association, Can Manufacturers Institute and Plastics Industry Association offered perspectives on challenges and manufacturing opportunities in recycled and virgin materials markets.

By Megan Quinn • July 25, 2025

Unpacking 2025’s private equity activity trends

The first half of the year saw 71 PE deals in containers and packaging, according to PitchBook data. Analysts break down the economic factors influencing PE activity and exits in packaging, or lack thereof.

By Maria Rachal • July 23, 2025

Amazon charts 28% drop in North American shipments containing single-use plastic packaging

The e-commerce giant released its 2024 sustainability report on Wednesday, highlighting collaboration with SC Johnson, Mondi, Shorr Packaging, Pregis and more.

By Maria Rachal • July 17, 2025

US plans 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico

President Donald Trump unveiled the new duty rates, set to begin Aug. 1, in separate letters shared on social media.

By Max Garland , Philip Neuffer • July 14, 2025

US plans 35% tariffs on Canada imports

President Donald Trump said the duties will take effect Aug. 1 while decrying the country’s retaliatory levies to U.S. tariffs. 

By Philip Neuffer • July 11, 2025

Insights from the 2025 Packaging Recycling Summit

Catch up on Packaging Dive’s coverage from the third annual event, including about industry collaborations, prioritizing consumers and the scramble to meet extended producer responsibility deadlines.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 10, 2025

‘Please don’t blame the consumer’: Recycling partners urged to recenter messaging

Brands, packaging companies and recyclers must cater to consumers to improve recycling rates, said Packaging Recycling Summit speakers. When recycling isn’t convenient, the “wheels fall off,” said the U.S. Plastics Pact CEO.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 10, 2025

Packaging M&A may not rise until next year, analysts say

Deal volume has been somewhat similar in 2025 as in 2024. Tariff uncertainty could dampen growth in the months to come, analysts note.

By Maria Rachal • July 9, 2025

4 collaborative projects that aim to advance packaging recycling

Speakers at the Packaging Recycling Summit detailed how brands, packaging manufacturers, recyclers, academics and others across the supply chain are teaming up to improve how packaging is managed at end of life.

By Katie Pyzyk • July 2, 2025

WM’s upgraded Wisconsin MRF aims to capture more types of plastic packaging

Part of the $39 million investment went toward a film mitigation system, which reduces contamination in other streams. WM also is in the early stages of selling this captured material as a commodity. 

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated June 24, 2025

Canada threatens further tariffs on US steel, aluminum

The exact new rate will depend on progress made towards a tariff deal with the Trump administration as of July 21.

By Philip Neuffer • June 20, 2025

How Sonoco reduced emissions during a year of change

Transportation revamps and process improvements were among Sonoco's impactful, but less-discussed, sustainability work in 2024, said Vice President of Global Sustainability Scott Byrne during a conversation with Packaging Dive.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 10, 2025

RFID for packaging enters new markets, despite pause on FDA traceability rule

The tracking technology is pushing into newer applications, including anti-counterfeiting for high-value goods. RFID is poised for notable growth, with innovation helping improve the tech’s operability and ensure recyclability.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 4, 2025

Conagra will seek to mitigate steel tariffs’ impact on cans, CFO says

The branded snack and frozen food company’s CFO spoke at a conference Tuesday, just days after President Trump announced he would raise steel and aluminum tariffs from 25% to 50%.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 4, 2025

Manufacturing continues to stall as the industry grapples with tariff uncertainty: PMI

While production rose slightly, inventory backlogs dwindled as companies worked through stock pulled forward ahead of tariffs earlier this year.

By Kate Magill • June 2, 2025

Packaging manufacturers worried by 50% tariffs on steel, aluminum

Doubling tariffs on metals imports exposes the packaging supply chain to unintended consequences, according to the Can Manufacturers Institute and the Aluminum Association.

By Katie Pyzyk • Updated June 2, 2025

Trump to increase steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%

The president announced the tariff hikes, which are set to begin Wednesday, while touting Nippon Steel’s proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel during a rally in Pittsburgh.

By Sara Samora • Updated June 3, 2025

5 questions about tariff impacts on the packaging industry

Frequent changes and uncertainty loom over manufacturers as they assess international supply chain risk and consider procurement changes.

By Shefali Kapadia • May 29, 2025

US court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs

The Court of International Trade said the president overstepped his authority, halting various duties. After an appeal, the ruling has been paused.

By Edwin Lopez • Updated May 29, 2025