A major packaging merger, global plastic treaty negotiations, U.S. election analysis and a court ruling favoring brand owners were among the topics that drew reader interest in November.
The list below shows our top stories published in November in terms of unique page views.
1 | Amcor to acquire Berry Global in $8.4bn all-stock deal
Switzerland-headquartered packaging giant Amcor will acquire Indiana-based Berry Global in an $8.4 billion all-stock deal that’s expected to close in mid-2025, the companies announced Nov. 19, marking a continuing trend of consolidation in the packaging industry.
2 | Latest UN treaty draft concerns environmental groups
A new draft of the U.N.’s global treaty on plastics has sparked disappointment from environmental groups after leaving some of the most contentious issues unaddressed.
3 | Plastics industry mulls election results
Following Donald Trump’s win in the 2024 presidential election, the plastics and chemicals industries are processing what may lie ahead in an environment that is likely to have drastic reductions in regulation and an emphasis on fossil fuels.
4 | NY court sides with PepsiCo, dismisses plastics lawsuit
Under current New York law, PepsiCo can’t be held legally responsible for consumers improperly disposing of its packaging, a state supreme court judge has ruled. And now, a California court will test similar legal theories.
5 | Packaging suppliers convene to talk PCR, recyclability
The broad theme of sustainability was a central focus at Pack Expo International in Chicago this week, encompassing package recyclability, PCR content and legislation.
