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IP Buys Norpac for $360M, Containerboard Hits Inflection Point, CanReseal Nears Pilot, PFAS Bans Take Hold: 13 Essential Packaging Industry Stories (June 21, 2026)

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Packaura

/ June 21, 2026

Packaging industry news this week is headlined by International Paper’s $360 million acquisition of North Pacific Paper, a second wave of containerboard price hikes now biting buyers across the board, several state packaging laws entering enforcement, and Canovation and CANPACK formalizing their resealable aluminum can

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Reusable Packaging Systems – The Future of Sustainable Design

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Packaura

/ September 23, 2025

Introduction Sustainability in packaging has evolved far beyond “reduce, reuse, recycle.” While recyclable and compostable packaging once led the conversation, the spotlight is now shifting toward reusable packaging systems. Companies are reimagining how products are delivered, consumed, and returned, paving the way for a true

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Smart Packaging: How “Active” Solutions Are Poised to Revolutionize Food Waste Reduction

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Packaura

/ September 14, 2025

Introduction Every year, a significant portion of the world’s food supply is lost or wasted—through spoilage, inefficient supply chains, poor preservation, and inadequate packaging. For sustainability-minded brands, retailers, and consumers, reducing food waste isn’t just a moral or environmental imperative—it’s also a huge business opportunity.

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