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California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed AB 2253, a bill that intended to reduce greenwashing by tightening requirements for packaging and a wider swath...

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BASF SE confirmed it has held exploratory talks with RAG-Stiftung and Evonik Industries AG regarding a potential takeover of Evonik, though the...

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The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors announced it filed a notice of appeal in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit,...

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Nearly two years since becoming an official law, the European Union (EU) Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) entered implementation...

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Most discussions around the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) focus on compliance. That’s understandable. But from my...

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American Packaging Corporation (APC), a leader in flexible packaging innovation, will host its Lounge & Learn hospitality and education showcase...

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Plastic plays a role in nearly every part of daily life. It protects food, cushions products during shipping and helps keep goods affordable and...

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Flex has received a patent from the Indian Patent Office for an invention titled “high-speed twin aseptic pack packaging machine for liquid...

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Seven states have enacted comprehensive extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws for packaging. But for Maine, the state that passed the...

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BOBST closed a busy LOUPE Americas 2026 having used the show to demonstrate how connected, automated production is helping converters cut complexity...

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The medical device packaging sector stands at a pivotal crossroads, where technological advancements, rising demands for safety, and growing...

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed SB 1180, a bill meant to establish new spending requirements and eligible entities for the Plastic Pollution...

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