Plastics
Exclusive From trade disputes to packaging laws – the trends shaping the US strawberry industry in 2026
The US strawberry market benefits from strong supply and steady demand, but trade uncertainty, packaging regulation, and seasonal influences could shape dynamics in 2026.
Exclusive Unwrapped: Plastic packaging matters | March 2026
Geopolitical tensions, evolving regulation, and weakening recycling economics are colliding to reshape plastic packaging supply chains, costs, and compliance worldwide.
Exclusive Packaging’s next chapter: Unlocking value and accelerated deal flow in a global post mega-merger era
Success in the packaging environment requires focus and disciplined growth, prioritizing core assets, improving operational performance, and targeted acquisitions.
Exclusive Unwrapped: Plastic packaging matters | September 2025
In a new edition of Unwrapped, we discuss plastic packaging developments in the US and EU, including the latest in recycling, legislation, and consumer trends.
Exclusive The shifting landscape of Europe's plastics industry
Amid waning competitiveness, European plastic producers can leverage strengths in high-value, specialized applications, sustainability leadership, and customer proximity.
The great pullback: How waning sustainability ambitions impact US packaging producers
Many major US brands are scaling back their 2025 packaging sustainability goals, shifting from pledges to pragmatism amid economic, regulatory and infrastructure hurdles.