HARTSVILLE, S.C. (News release) -- Sonoco Products Company (NYSE: SON), a global leader in high-value sustainable packaging, has again been named to Newsweek's list of America's Most Trustworthy Companies.

This year's ranking, presented alongside leading market research firm Statista Inc., included 700 companies in 23 industries ranging from retail, travel, hospitality and food and beverages. Rankings were determined through an independent survey of 25,000 U.S. respondents, which resulted in over 100,000 evaluations reflecting the perspectives of consumers, employees and investors, along with online media sentiment.

"We're proud to once again receive this highly regarded recognition," said Howard Coker, Sonoco President and CEO. "It's through the work of our people, who believe in building this business by doing the right thing, that we've been able to earn the trust of stakeholders year after year, enabling us to continue advancing our mission of building better packaging for better lives."

Companies were selected through a comprehensive screening process that included both public and private U.S.-headquartered organizations with revenues exceeding $500 million.

For more information about Sonoco awards and accolades, visit sonoco.com/about/awards-accolades.