Lake Forest, Ill. – November 3, 2004 – Pactiv is pleased to introduce the new Premium Party and Translucent Cups & Lids. These new cups and from Pactiv are available in a variety of sizes and colors, at a price point you can afford.

Pactiv Premium Party and Translucent Cups feature the good looks and strength that you and your customers desire. Pactiv Party Cups are available in 2 sizes and 2 colors – 9 oz. and 16 oz. in red, white and blue. Likewise, Pactiv Translucent Cups are available in 7 sizes ranging from 5.5 oz. to 16 oz. capacities. Snap fit flat lids are available for both Party and Translucent Cups. These lids feature drink selector buttons and corresponding embossed cup sizes to make drink identification and lid selection easy. In addition, Pactiv Premium Party and Translucent Cups are packed in individually printed sleeves for cash & carry sales and their unique resin blend resists cracking and leakage.

For more information, samples or a brochure on the new Premium Party and Translucent Cups & Lids or any of Pactiv’s extensive line of foodservice/food packaging, contact the Pactiv Information Center at (800) 476-4300 and press “3” for an operator.

Pactiv Corporation (NYSE: PTV), a $3.1 billion company, is a leading provider of advanced packaging solutions for the consumer, foodservice/food packaging and protective/flexible packaging markets. The specialty packaging leader currently operates 80 facilities in 14 countries around the world. For more information about Pactiv, visit the company's web site at www.pactiv.com .

Please mail all sales leads to:

Pactiv Corporation
Foodservice/Food Packaging Information Center
11445 Johns Creek Parkway
Duluth, GA 30097