Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON) has been included on FORTUNE's World's Most Admired Companies list, ranking first in Innovation and third overall in the Packaging category. The company also ranked second in use of corporate assets, financial soundness, long-term investment, and global competitiveness. Additionally, Sonoco was included in Newsweek's 2026 list of America's Most Responsible Companies.

Sonoco Products Co (NYSE: SON) has declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.53 per share, payable on March 10, 2026. This marks the 403rd consecutive quarter and 100th year of dividend payments since 1925, with the company achieving 42 consecutive years of dividend increases. The dividend provides approximately a 4.1% yield, more than double the S&P 500 Index dividend yield.

The global polypropylene disposable food containers market is projected to grow from USD 18.60 billion in 2025 to USD 33.63 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 6.1%. Growth is driven by rising food delivery services, convenience food consumption, and increasing adoption of sustainable and recyclable packaging solutions. Asia-Pacific dominates the market, with China leading, while North America is the fastest-growing region.

The global cold chain packaging solutions market for life sciences is projected to grow from USD 1.09 billion in 2026 to USD 1.65 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 6.88%. Growth is driven by increased regulatory scrutiny, advancements in biologics and cell therapies, and demand for reliable temperature-sensitive transportation. Key trends include shift toward engineered system-level designs, sustainability focus, digitalization with temperature monitoring, and risk management strategies. U.S. tariff changes in 2025 present sourcing challenges requiring supplier network expansion and strategy reassessment.

The article identifies four dividend stocks with yields exceeding 4% as attractive investments for 2026: Chevron (4.22% yield, 38-year dividend growth streak), Sonoco Products (4.46% yield, 43-year dividend growth), Getty Realty (6.7% yield REIT with 10+ years of increases), and Target (4.3% yield, Dividend King with 57 consecutive years of growth). Each stock is highlighted for both steady dividend income and potential capital appreciation catalysts.

The global thermoformed trays market is expected to grow from USD 12.67 billion in 2025 to USD 32.57 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 9.9%. Growth is driven by increasing demand for lightweight, sustainable, and durable packaging across food, medical, and consumer goods industries. Key trends include adoption of biodegradable materials, automation technologies, smart packaging solutions, and custom designs. North America leads the market while Asia Pacific shows rapid expansion.

The global paper tubes market is expected to expand from USD 11.34 billion in 2025 to USD 21.61 billion by 2035, driven by rising demand for sustainable, lightweight, and recyclable packaging across industries like cosmetics, textiles, and FMCG.

The global gusseted pouches market is projected to grow from $4.61 billion in 2025 to $6.58 billion by 2034, driven by e-commerce, sustainability trends, and versatile packaging needs across food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.

The North America automotive thermoformed plastic parts packaging market is projected to grow from USD 2.59 billion in 2025 to USD 3.61 billion by 2034, driven by demand for lightweight, durable packaging solutions for automotive components, with a focus on sustainability and EV-specific packaging needs.

The global retort packaging market is projected to grow from $4.74 billion in 2026 to $7.11 billion by 2034, driven by increasing demand for ready-to-eat foods, convenience, and advancements in heat-resistant packaging materials.

The global Packaging 4.0 market is projected to grow consistently from 2026 to 2034, driven by increasing demand for smart, connected packaging technologies that leverage IoT, AI, robotics, and blockchain to improve efficiency, traceability, and sustainability across industries.

The global confectionery packaging market is projected to grow from $11.44 billion in 2025 to $15.73 billion by 2034, driven by rising consumer demand, sustainability trends, and technological innovations in packaging materials.