Plastic Costs Unpredictable? Why Brands Are Switching to Kraft Paper Containers
When did you last receive a price increase notice from your plastic container supplier? In early 2026, international oil prices jumped more than 74% in a single quarter, pulling plastic raw material costs up by an average of over 40%. The spike came fast, and procurement teams relying on plastic food containers are now dealing with a cost pressure that has no clear fix in sight. There may be an alternative worth looking at.
