International Paper is further downsizing its US network by shutting down its Carrollton South packaging plant in Texas.

Detpak USA, part of Australia’s Detmold Group, has chosen Spartanburg County for its first manufacturing operation in the US.

PureCycle Technologies has partnered with RM TOHCELLO and Mitsui & Co to supply recycled polypropylene-based materials to converters and brand owners in Japan.

Quad/Graphics has revealed plans to open a new 100,000ft² packaging manufacturing plant in Salt Lake City, Utah, US.

Global packaging regulations are turning sustainability into a strategic priority, driving companies to improve recyclability, reuse and resource efficiency.

Box-on-demand packaging is helping manufacturers, retailers and logistics providers reduce waste, lower shipping costs and improve sustainability by producing right-sized boxes for every order.

Sun Chemical has obtained RecyClass certification for its solvent-based nitrocellulose (NC) alternative solutions for flexible packaging.

QLM Group has purchased Roastar’s assets and client list, bringing a coffee-packaging specialist into its flexible packaging operations.

AmerCareRoyal (ACR) has acquired the assets of RediBagUSA, a supplier of paper goods and sustainable packaging products.

Herma has expanded its range of self-adhesive materials by launching the Essential Line, designed for price-sensitive standard applications.

DS Smith has activated a stock preparation line and reject treatment system supplied by ANDRITZ at its Porcari mill in Italy.

Food packaging is increasingly central to the global debate over ultra-processed foods, with consumers demanding clearer information at purchase.