Trump adjusts tariffs for aluminum, steel

Goods made entirely of the metals will still face a 50% tariff, but the levy will be reduced to 25% for certain derivative goods, effective April 6.

By Phil Neuffer • April 3, 2026

rPET market challenges further impacted by more closures, trade pressures

Incentives and trade transparency could help thermoformers and other packaging producers, according to speakers from WM, Republic Services and the Association of Plastic Recyclers.

By Megan Quinn • March 30, 2026

Packaging stocks among hardest hit by Iran war: Morningstar

Morningstar tracked a packaging stock sell-off over a three-week period. Jefferies also noted this week that packaging manufacturers’ stocks are “significantly underperforming” the S&P 500.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 26, 2026

The Iran war is hitting packaging supply chains. Are the impacts temporary?

Higher fuel and material costs, shipping disruptions and consumer spending are playing into industry impacts. Certain packaging substrates, such as plastics, bear a greater burden than others.

By Katie Pyzyk • March 19, 2026

Inside FedEx’s reusable shipper rollout

Years in the making, Returnity collaborated with the logistics giant on a specialized design that’s meant to be durable, tamper-resistant, collapsible, automation-friendly, and easy to scan and unpack.

By Maria Rachal • March 16, 2026

Trump admin probes foreign manufacturing production, capacity

Numerous sectors are plagued by excess capacity and production, including aluminum, glass, paper and plastics, according to a USTR filing.

By Phil Neuffer • March 13, 2026

With help of EPR, aerosol can groups push for recycling acceptance

A new playbook from trade groups addresses concerns about safety and consumer education. Eureka Recycling weighs in on an issue dividing MRF operators.

By Marissa Heffernan • March 6, 2026

High Midwest Premium, ongoing tariffs, Iran conflict hit aluminum

Metal packaging input costs remain under pressure in 2026, as duties on aluminum and tinplate steel hold firm. International conflict adds a new variable, the Aluminum Association says.

By Maria Rachal • March 4, 2026

Wine, spirits glass value chain worn down by tariff uncertainty

Wine and spirits customers charted steep dropoffs in exports to Canada in 2025. The Glass Packaging Institute is partnering with end markets to advocate for a return to more traditional trade authorities.

By Maria Rachal • March 3, 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

Ahead of the demand curve? What’s behind the rPET slump.

A recent spate of rPET facility closures follows a slightly premature ramp-up, said one converter. But renewed investment is needed to ensure “we still have an rPET industry on this continent,” according to NAPCOR.

By Katie Pyzyk • Feb. 20, 2026

Domestic markets and policy could help weather rPET woes

Remedies could include long-term contracts with brands, setting recycled content laws in more states, and investing in reuse and refill, say leaders from The Recycling Partnership, APR, Primo Brands and NAPCOR.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 17, 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

How packaging manufacturers performed in 2025

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

By Packaging Dive Staff • Updated March 2, 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

Plastic scrap imports add to ‘perfect storm’ hitting domestic PCR

Against a backdrop of rising imports, pricing competition and tariff confusion, an unprecedented number of domestic PET reclaimers closed last year. In 2026, expect more emphasis on policy solutions and local supply chains.

By Marissa Heffernan • Jan. 29, 2026

Stephen Gould’s new CEO talks the ‘art’ of integration

It’s a new chapter for the nearly 90-year-old packaging and supply chain services provider. Justin Golden took over the long-standing family business this month.

By Maria Rachal • Jan. 27, 2026

5 packaging industry trends to watch in 2026

Long-anticipated EPR and labeling regulations are poised to have very real impacts. The M&A cycle is advancing. And is there nowhere to go but up for containerboard?

By Katie Pyzyk , Maria Rachal • Jan. 8, 2026

2025 packaging trends by the numbers

A $10.4 billion acquisition. Two new EPR laws. A $1 billion kraft linerboard mill investment. These were some of the figures that stood out in the packaging industry this year.

By Maria Rachal , Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 23, 2025

Cold-chain packaging companies adapt as dry ice supply falters

Tight supply of the CO2 used to make dry ice is creating ripple effects across supply chains. Packaging suppliers are stepping up with cold-chain innovations to address the trend and to improve safety and sustainability.

By Katie Pyzyk • Dec. 15, 2025

4 insights on the state of PET recycling and rPET in packaging

Thermoforms have a bigger role, and multiple changes are afoot in the rPET landscape — tempering recycled content growth in bottles, the National Association of PET Container Resources’ director of data services explained.

By Maria Rachal • Dec. 11, 2025

Commodity values further decline for Northeastern MRFs

MRFs reported lower average prices for nearly all recycled commodities in the third quarter, but glass and bulky rigids provided rare bright spots, according to the Northeast Recycling Council.

By Megan Quinn • Dec. 10, 2025

Bottle bill talks gain momentum amid America First buzz, EPR

Eager to capture more high-quality material to incorporate into new packaging domestically, leaders from the competing plastic, glass and metal sectors are looking to jointly build on momentum from 2025’s legislative sessions.

By Maria Rachal • Nov. 21, 2025

US Plastics Pact weighs pluses and minuses of chemical recycling

The group’s new position paper tackles a polarizing issue. “Too often, these technologies are talked about in extremes — either as a silver bullet or as something to be dismissed outright,” said CEO Jonathan Quinn.

By Megan Quinn • Nov. 21, 2025

Private label growth unwraps opportunities for packaging manufacturers

Store brands are outpacing name brands’ growth, according to speakers at a Private Label Manufacturers Association trade show. Those products and shelf-ready packaging are “essential to our model,” said Lidl US CEO Joel Rampoldt.

By Katie Pyzyk • Nov. 20, 2025