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2025 Packaging Industry Outlook: A Pivotal Year for Alternative Fiber

Kyler Lovgren
Kyler Lovgren
December 26, 2024

Palouse Fiber Packaging’s Kyler Lovgren sees a promising future for advancements in sustainable packaging along with some unavoidable hurdles.


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Mergers & Acquisitions

Packaging M&A Signals Industry Growth and Strategic Consolidation Through 2025

Thomas Blaige
Thomas Blaige, Contributing Writer
December 18, 2024

Amcor’s acquisition of Berry Global sends a strong signal to the M&A market: consolidation remains a key strategy for companies seeking to enhance scale, operational efficiency, and market reach.


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What Now? The Failed Kroger/Albertsons Merger and the Ramifications for CPG

Brad Addington
Brad Addington
December 12, 2024

One analyst argues that – for brands large and small – there’s a benefit to being able to do business with a separate Kroger and a separate Albertsons for reasons involving distribution, sales promotion and marketing.


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Editor's Note | Bobby Douglas

Insights and Observations from PACK EXPO International

PACK EXPO International provided attendees with plenty of opportunities to learn and connect with industry peers.
Bobby Douglas
Bobby Douglas
December 6, 2024

This was the first time in my career that I was able to attend PACK EXPO, and it was truly an experience unlike any other. Being able to see firsthand the various packaging solutions and innovations on display provided insights that cannot be captured on computer screen.


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The Use of Plastic by Food & Beverage Brands amid Stricter Environmental Regulations

Renee Kalola
Reene Kalola
November 28, 2024

Increasing regulations surrounding plastics have pushed the food and beverage industry to explore new materials and strategies to reduce its reliance on plastic. Consumers are also looking for alternatives as their concerns about sustainability move to the forefront of their buying decisions.


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Industry Voices

The Bipartisan Future of Sustainable Packaging: A Post-Election Path Toward Progress

November 27, 2024

In this column, Palouse Fiber Packaging makes the case that while the federal government’s stance on sustainability may ebb and flow with each administration, corporate demand for eco-friendly packaging materials and collaborative suppliers will persist.


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Transforming Your Business with Hazmat Solutions

A convergence of market trends, business needs, and material advancements have driven the development of innovative hazmat packaging options.
John Glaser
November 21, 2024

Discover how innovative packaging solutions transform the dangerous goods industry, enhancing efficiency, safety, and sustainability across the supply chain while addressing evolving market demands and regulatory changes.


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Guest Column

Wrap Up the Year with Style: Small Business Packaging for the Holidays

Erin Shea
November 19, 2024

Small businesses on a budget can elevate shoppers' holiday experience with custom, decorative packaging that boosts brand exposure without breaking the bank.


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Editor's Note | Brad Addington

European vs. US Packaging: A Cross-Cultural Comparison

A trip to Europe this summer revealed a variety of approaches to sustainable packaging.
Brad Addington
Brad Addington
November 7, 2024

From tethered caps to a plethora of recycle bins, a trip to Europe this summer revealed a variety of approaches to sustainable packaging.


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Editor's Note | Bobby Douglas

Hands-On Experience: Insights from Labelexpo Americas 2024

Attending Labelexpo Americas 2024 further showed why in-person events are necessary for the advancement of the industry.
Bobby Douglas
Bobby Douglas
October 3, 2024

Labelexpo Americas 2024 in Rosemont, Illinois, was a key event for the label and package printing industry, featuring over 450 exhibitors. It offered live demonstrations and showcased the latest advancements in machinery and materials, underscoring its significance as a premier platform for industry innovation and networking since 1989.


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Converters Expo South is a one-day expo that unites converters of paper, film, plastics, and nonwovens with industry buyers, specialists, and suppliers. Join us in Greenville, South Carolina – for a day of education and connection with industry peers. Find new manufacturing and production partners, check out the latest converting technology and equipment, network with like-minded professionals, and more!

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