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Locking In Packaging Costs When Freight Rates Are Volatile
Diesel hit a new all-time record of $6.29 per gallon and freight is up 30% in 2026. Here is how beverage packaging buyers lock in costs.’ (138 chars). Recommended: ‘Diesel just broke its all-time record at $6.29 per gallon. Dry van freight is up 30% in 2026. Here is how packaging buyers protect their margins.
The Football Season is Here: Beverage Packaging Planning Guide
Three weeks into the 2026 NFL season and Super Bowl LXI is February 14 at SoFi Stadium. Here is the beverage packaging planning guide for the full season.
Fuel Surcharges Now 33% of Your Freight Bill
Diesel is at $5.45 per gallon and fuel surcharges now make up 33% of average package costs. Here is what food and beverage packaging buyers need to know now.
Aluminum Up 29%: What Packaging Buyers Need to Know Now
LME aluminum is up 29% year over year. Tariffs and Hormuz supply risk are driving costs higher. Here is what packaging buyers need to know.
USMCA in Flux: What It Means for Packaging Supply Chains
The USMCA was not renewed in July 2026. Three rounds of renegotiation are underway. Here is what food and beverage packaging buyers need to know right now.
Glass Bottled Water: The Quiet Giant of the Premium Market
While canned water grabs headlines, glass bottled water quietly dominates the premium market. Here’s what’s driving growth and what it means for closures.
