Packaging Corporation of America Restructuring Tightens Pacific Northwest Containerboard Supply
Regional packaging buyers must brace for tighter freight dynamics before new southern supply starts up.
Rising Flexible Film Costs Force Buyers to Renegotiate Packaging Contracts
Geopolitical disruptions double flexible plastic costs forcing procurement teams to adjust packaging contract baselines.
U.S. Southern Pulpwood Price Collapse Shifts Packaging Cost Dynamics
While raw pulpwood hits historic lows, capacity consolidation means box buyers will not see finished packaging prices fall.
Suzano Pulp Price Hike Elevates Packaging Raw Material Costs
Global hardwood pulp prices climb by fifty dollars per ton in May, raising input costs for paper and packaging buyers.
California Truth in Recycling Deadline Forces Packaging Label Redesigns
Sourcing managers must audit printed packaging artwork and remove recycling symbols before the October state deadline.
EU PFAS Food Packaging Ban Forces Immediate Barrier Material Switch
Buyers must replace fluorine-treated packaging grease barriers to avoid customs rejections across European borders.
Anchor Glass Georgia Plant Closure Constrains Southeast Beverage Packaging
Sourcing teams for Southeast food and beverage brands must immediately reallocate glass bottle orders to alternative suppliers.
North American Containerboard Price Hikes in September Will Raise Packaging Costs
September containerboard price hikes of up to $140 per ton will quickly translate into more expensive corrugated packaging.