Packaging News

New York Legislature Adjourns without Passing Packaging EPR Bill

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:27:07 -0400

The Flexible Packaging Association was critical of the legislation, saying it included unattainable mandates and would threaten the affordability of essential goods for all New York residents. AMERIPEN expressed similar reservations.

AMMEGA Unifies Conveyor Brands under Ammeraal Beltech

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:17:57 -0400

The strategic consolidation under one brand name enables customers across industries including food and beverage, logistics, packaging, automotive, airports and more to access a broader range of conveyor technologies through one trusted partner.

Campbell Wrapper Acquires George Gordon Associates, Inc.

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:28:00 -0400

The business will be merged into the acquiring company's De Pere, Wisconsin, facility, which will provide support to new and existing GGA customers.

SupplyOne Announces Acquisition of Compass Packaging Solutions

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:36:48 -0400

This transaction represents SupplyOne’s 48th acquisition and its third in the past three years with a significant protective packaging portfolio, further expanding the company’s geographic footprint and strengthening its value-added packaging solutions across North America.

APR and ANIPAC Sign Agreement to Advance Plastics Recycling in Mexico

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:44 -0400

Agreement helps position Mexico within global recyclability trends by facilitating international alignment of criteria and strengthening the technical capabilities of the sector.

Atlantic Packaging Launches New Earth Ventures to Accelerate Packaging Technology

Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

New venture arm aims to invest in and scale companies driving the next generation of packaging and reimagining how products move through the global supply chain.

Blue Ocean Closures Lowers Prices on Fiber-Based Closures

Thu, 21 May 2026 14:56:12 -0400

Across the packaging sector, cost inflation driven by energy markets and petrochemical feedstocks has translated directly into higher prices for plastic closures and other packaging products.

IFPA Issues Position on EPR as Compliance Deadlines Hit Fresh Produce Industry

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:28 -0400

IFPA stresses that fresh produce packaging is “not discretionary” but rather an essential tool for preventing food loss, meeting federal food safety requirements, and getting nutritious food to consumers.

Greyparrot, Kenvue Collaborate on Circular Packaging with AI-Powered Material Recovery

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:00:21 -0400

By leveraging Greyparrot’s Deepnest platform, Kenvue will transition from theoretical "design-for-recycling" models to evidence-based data derived from real-world recycling environments.

PureCycle Resin Recognized as PCR Content in New Jersey

Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

New Jersey’s Recycled Content Law requires manufacturers of rigid plastic containers, beverage containers, and other regulated packaging to meet minimum thresholds of postconsumer recycled content.

AMMEGA Group Expands Capabilities at Georgia Facility

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Plant will be the first to exclusively produce AMMEGA’s water-based polyurethane belts.

Colbert Packaging Implements Refined Vision Inspection

Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:48 -0400

The company has streamlined its quality control processes with one fully integrated and automated system.

AF&PA Opposes Latest Amendments to New York EPR Legislation

Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:13 -0400

Group views the bill as continuing to pose serious affordability concerns for New York families and businesses without delivering meaningful recycling benefits for paper.

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) Expands Reno Capabilities with Advanced Equipment

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:42 -0400

Installation of a conveyor and unitizer system and other equipment comes ahead of the company’s Grand Opening and Innovation Showcase scheduled for June.

Global Pouch Forum: Innovative Flexible Packaging Takes the Spotlight

addingtonb@bnpmedia.com (Brad Addington) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Sun Centre USA and Aeroflexx are among companies that will take the stage and explain how they developed their game-changing flexible packaging.

Midland acquires Wetoska Packaging Distributors

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:05:57 -0400

Acquisition enhances Midland's capabilities in the food sector by combining Wetoska's decades of expertise with Midland's nationwide distribution footprint.

ProMach Acquires Evolution BPS, Equipment Provider for UK Food&Bev Sector

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:19 -0400

Evolution BPS serves a range of end markets, including distilled spirits, beer, food, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Tetra Pak Breaks Ground on New Facility in Denton, Texas

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 13:42:54 -0400

With a focus on collaboration and knowledge sharing, the PDC supports customer efforts to create new, profitable products and evaluate the equipment needed to produce them.

TOPPAN Packaging Marks One Year, Expands Integrated Packaging Platform

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:54 -0400

It was one year ago that TOPPAN Group acquired Sonoco’s Flexibles and Thermoformed Packaging businesses.

CAA Opens Producer Reporting Portal Ahead of 2026 EPR Deadlines

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:36 -0400

Portal will support several key activities, including annual and simplified supply reporting, producer registration, and source reduction planning, with multiple reporting windows open concurrently.

City in Oregon Expands Curbside Recycling with Producer-Funded Investment

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The Dalles is the first Oregon community to expand curbside recycling access using producer funding available through the state’s Recycling Modernization Act (RMA).

Flint Group Rebrands to Flint Group Packaging Solutions

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:51:41 -0400

This rebrand reflects an important step in the company’s strategic evolution, reinforcing its commitment to the growing and diverse packaging sector.

EPL-Indovida Merger to Expand EPL’s Portfolio to Both Flexible and Rigid Packaging

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:16 -0400

EPL says the merger marks a pivotal step in the company's evolution from a single-format flexible packaging leader to a scaled, multi-format packaging platform.

FPSA Webinar Focuses on Building a Food Loss & Waste Management System

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:06 -0400

Registration is now open for the April 8 webinar, which will take a look at real-life examples of operational changes that reduce waste.

UK Packaging PRO appointed to deliver packaging EPR scheme

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 00:00:25 -0400

Organization will work with PackUK to help shape the future of packaging across the UK’s four nations.

Uniqode Releases 'The State of QR Codes 2026' Report

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:26:15 -0400

The second annual report explores how marketers use QR Codes, how consumers engage with them and the benchmarks shaping QR Code adoption across industries.

Paper Group Joins Distributor Group in Oregon EPR Lawsuit

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:52 -0400

American Forest & Paper Association says EPR Increases costs without delivering measurable improvements.

SupplyOne Expands in New England with Acquisition of Specialty Packaging LLC

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:02 -0400

Specialty Packaging has extensive offerings in food packaging, including films, trays, bags, and corrugated containers.

WPO invites global packaging community to join the Pack’t Forum

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:38 -0400

Collaborative digital platform is free and connects packaging professionals from across the globe.

Hazel 4D, Acopia and Kwikpac Unite Under the Name Orkka

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:55:17 -0500

By combining advisory capability, stretch and strap systems, end-to-end transit packaging consultancy and supply, and national reach within one coordinated structure, the group is better positioned to support customers seeking consistency across multiple sites.