Greif Announces $70 Per Ton Increase On All URB Grades
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Delaware, Ohio based Greif, Inc. announced last week that it is implementing a $70 per ton price increase for all grades of uncoated recycled paperboard (URB) and an 8.5 percent increase on all tube and core and protective packaging products. The uncoated recycled paperboard increase is effective with new orders and shipments on and after September 13, 2021. This is in addition to the $50 per ton price increase implemented on July 26, 2021. The tube and core and protective packaging products in- crease is effective with shipments on and after Septem- ber 24, 2021. This is in addition to the six percent price increase implemented on August 6, 2021. These price increases are in response to continued robust demand across the Greif paperboard network and ongoing cost pressures with raw materials, labor and transportation. GPI Recognized For Versatility At Ameristar Awards 2021 Atlanta, Georgia based Graphic Packaging International (GPI) is a four-time winner for its innovative fiber-based solutions in the Institute of Packaging Professionals’ Amer- iStar Awards 2021. The fiber-based consumer packaging leader was awarded the top prize in the categories of Cos- metics, Beverage–Alcohol, Food–Shelf-Stable and Saves Food–Agriculture for its Aveda pyramid holiday carton, Es- trella Damm rounded corner beer carton, Nestlé tapered hinged-lid confectionery carton and Belle Harvest sustain- able apple packaging, respectively. “The versatility of fiber-based consumer packaging is evident in the breadth of categories in which our solutions have been recognized,” said Michael Doss, President and CEO of Graphic Packaging. “We strive to meet the needs of today’s consumer by offering viable paperboard options to brands and retailers, and these diverse accolades cel- ebrate how flexible this medium really is. We’re honored to receive these awards and pleased to be recognized in the Saves Food category, which highlights the relevance of innovative packaging in countering food waste.” In the Saves Food–Agriculture category, the winning Belle Harvest pack, made from 100 percent recyclable pa- perboard, is an alternative to plastic and a first for the fresh produce category. The unique upright structure effective- ly protects the delicate apples while enhancing branding opportunities by increasing billboarding space. The new sustainable packaging option reflects Belle Harvest’s be- lief in providing healthy food delivered in a way that is kind to the planet. All winning packs will be displayed at the IoPP booth and the Showcase of Innovation during this September’s PACK EXPO Las Vegas. Visit graphicpkg.com for more in- formation.
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