Sealed Air Goes Private in $10.3 Billion Acquisition: What Food Packaging Buyers Should Know On April 9, 2026, Sealed Air Corporation — the company behind Bubble Wrap and CRYOVAC food packaging films — officially completed its acquisition by private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R). The all-cash deal, first announced in November 2025, valued

McCormick-Unilever Foods Merger: What It Means for Food Packaging On March 31, 2026, McCormick & Co. announced a landmark merger with Unilever’s Foods Business, creating a global food powerhouse with projected combined revenue of $20 billion. The deal, valued at approximately $44.8 billion, combines iconic brands like McCormick spices, Frank’s Hot Sauce, and Old Bay

What Food Packaging Buyers Need to Know About interpack 2026 The world’s largest packaging trade fair — interpack 2026 — takes place in Düsseldorf, Germany from May 7 to 13, 2026. Held once every three years, this event brings together over 2,500 exhibitors and 170,000+ trade visitors from more than 150 countries. For restaurant owners,

Why Pizza Hut Redesigned Its Wing Bowl — And What It Means for Every Restaurant Using Black Plastic April 2026: Yum! Brands announced that Pizza Hut’s redesigned wing bowl is now recognized as curbside-recyclable by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) — a first for the brand. Most restaurant owners don’t think twice about the

What “Widely Recyclable” Actually Means on Your Coffee Cup — And Why It Matters for Every Food Brand Updated April 2026. The Starbucks labeling debate holds lessons for every restaurant and food brand making sustainability claims on packaging. In early 2026, Starbucks rolled out “widely recyclable” labels on its cold polypropylene (PP) cups across the