How can you find balance between product development teams and manufacturers? Casey Flanagan, Associate Editor with ProFood World, sits down with Rod Hogan, Senior Vice President - Innovations at Sargento to discuss how working with manufacturing from the earliest stages of development meets consumer expectations, retailer needs, and the company’s own business goals. Read the full featured article on ProFood World ....
Sep 10, 2025•16 min•Season 1Ep. 76
How can a sustainable packaging shift also simplify the process of buying, stocking, and shipping a product? Brandon Barr, VP/GM at Duracell, shared the company's journey of switching from a 60-year-old plastic blister-pack to a fully paper-based package at Packaging World' s 2025 Packaging Recycling Summit. Read the full featured article on Packaging World ....
Sep 09, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 75
What trends in pharmaceuticals did Healthcare Packaging editors see at PACK EXPO 2024? Healthcare Packaging Editor-in-chief Elisabeth Cuneo sits down with Associate Editor Casey Flanagan to discuss sterilization, auto injectors, and sustainability as some of the leading trends from last year's show floor. Download the complete Innovations Report on Healthcare Packaging ....
Sep 05, 2025•8 min•Season 1Ep. 74
What are the best practices for passing down knowledge from retiring experts? Companies must not only implement systems and programs that facilitate knowledge transfer but also create an environment where all employees feel valued and supported. Some strategies for this transfer are mentorship programs, digital documentation, and modern training technologies. This is an AI generated episode. Read the full featured article on ProFood World ....
Sep 03, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 73
What trends in coding and marking did Packaging World editors see at PACK EXPO 2024? Packaging World Editor-in-chief Matt Reynolds sits down with Senior Editor Anne Marie Mohan to discuss variable data at faster speeds to address the need for 2D barcodes and QR, and white/color printing on corrugated as some of the leading trends from last year's show floor. Download the complete Innovations Report on Packaging World ....
Sep 02, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 72
Is a circular economy the most direct path to sustainability in health care? Healthcare Packaging Editor-in-Chief, Elisabeth Cuneo sits down with Dorethe Nielsen, head of the Corporate Environment Strategy unit at Novo Nordisk. They discuss how Novo aims to achieve zero environmental impact through reducing material use, designing with reuse in mind, and transforming waste into new products. Read the full featured article on Healthcare Packaging ....
Aug 29, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 71
What packaging precautions should brands take to keep its retailers happy? Best Choice Meats has upgraded its packaging line with overwrapping and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) systems, according to equipment supplier Ossid. The equipment investment aims to maintain customers satisfaction by reducing leakage. This is an AI generated episode. Read the full featured article on ProFood World ....
Aug 27, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 70
What should brands expect with the FDA's proposed Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labels? Packaging World Editor-in-chief Matt Reynolds sits down with Eric Greenberg, an attorney assisting clients with FDA regulatory compliance for food and food related companies. They discuss what updated labeling requirements may look like. Watch the full featured interview or read Greenburg's column on Packaging World ....
Aug 26, 2025•7 min•Season 1Ep. 69
What trends in medical devices did Healthcare Packaging editors see at PACK EXPO 2024? Healthcare Packaging Editor-in-chief Elisabeth Cuneo sits down with Associate Editor Casey Flanagan to discuss sustainability, ease of use, and product integrity as some of the leading trends from last year's show floor. Download the complete Innovations Report on Healthcare Packaging ....
Aug 22, 2025•7 min•Season 1Ep. 68
How can high pressure processing serve as a tool for extending shelf life? This pasteurization method disrupts microbes through intense pressure, offering an alternative to traditional heat treatments for food safety and quality. The process leverages isostatic pressure to inactivate microbes by denaturing proteins and disrupting cell membranes, preserving the food's chemical composition and extending shelf life. This is an AI generated episode. Read the full featured article on ProFood World ....
Aug 20, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 67
What trends in sustainable packaging did Packaging World editors see at PACK EXPO 2024? Packaging World Editor-in-chief Matt Reynolds sits down with Senior Editor Anne Marie Mohan to discuss trends in materials—paper, bio-based, and compostable— and machinery that they saw on last year's show floor. Download the complete Innovations Report on Packaging World....
Aug 19, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 66
How can counterfeiting in the medical device and drug industry be counteracted? One continuously developing tactic to prevent and detect counterfeits and other types of fraud is the ability to track and trace products through serialization. By linking the drug code, filling batch, timestamps, and other relevant data with a CUID, full container traceability is achieved. This is an AI generated episode. Read the full featured article on Healthcare Packaging ....
Aug 15, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 65
What role does metal detection play in seafood quality and safety? Some metal detection systems can be confused by the saltwater and ice. Boston Sword & Tuna enhances its product quality with updated metal detection systems. This is an AI generated episode. Read the full featured article on ProFood World .
Aug 13, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 64
How are brands navigating the changing EPR legislation? Packaging World editor-in-chief, Matt Reynolds sat down with Jeff Bezzo, executive director of plastic and packaging sustainability at SC Johnson at the 2025 Packaging Recycling Summit. They discussed harmonization across states as a potential catalyst for EPR compliance. Download the full panel on video by registering for free here ....
Aug 12, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 63
How can the shape of packaging affect printing? To fix inconsistent date coding for Olly supplements, co-man MSI turned to a Morrison CHS metering system for accurate container placement. This is an AI generated episode. Read the full featured article on Healthcare Packaging .
Aug 08, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 62
What overarching considerations and strategies are shaping the evolution of food safety practices and regulations in the industry? Industry stakeholders from Maple Leaf Foods, PepsiCo, and regulatory agencies including FDA, USDA FSIS, and CDC shared insight's on the state of food safety at the 2025 Food Safety Summit in Rosemont, Il. This is an AI generated episode. Read the full featured article on ProFood World ....
Aug 06, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 61
How can a company navigate growth when constricted by tight quarters? Market Garden Brewery's nearly all-new packaging line has a rotary filler/rotary seamer at its heart. The line handles 100 cans per minute, allowing the company to future-proof by building more capacity than currently needed. This is an AI generated episode. Read the full featured article on Packaging World ....
Aug 05, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 60
What can healthcare companies gain from innovative tracking solutions? Jeff Lander, director of Global Logistics Engineering at Moderna and Paul DellaVilla, director of Digital Solutions and Services at Cold Chain Technologies discuss how Moderna is eliminating the blind spots in the supply chain, such as shipment delays or weather impacts, by leveraging advanced thermal modeling. Read the full featured article on Healthcare Packaging ....
Aug 01, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 59
What are some of the best strategies for retaining talent in a shifting industry? When companies fail to prioritize workforce stability they risk higher turnover rates, increased operational disruptions, and rising recruitment costs. This is an AI generated episode. Read the full featured article on ProFood World ....
Jul 30, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 58
How can pet food brands continue to evolve their packaging to stand out on the shelves? Heckova!, DoggyLove, and Pure Balance showcase how premium design is being redefined to include sustainability, natural ingredients, and playful branding. This is an AI generated episode. Read the featured articles on Heckova! , DoggyLove , and Pure Balance on Packaging World ....
Jul 29, 2025•8 min•Season 1Ep. 57
How can tariffs serve as an opportunity for companies to re-evaluate and diversify suppliers? To avoid paying high tariffs, companies may implement strategies like inventory buffering, supplier diversification, and scenario planning to build resilience. This is an AI generated episode. Read the full featured article on Healthcare Packaging ....
Jul 25, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 56
How does production for plant-based meat differ from animal-based meat? Rebellyous Foods' Mock 2 production line automates processes and enhances efficiencies that were absent when the company used traditional animal-based meat machinery. This is an AI generated episode. Read the full featured article on ProFood World ....
Jul 23, 2025•15 min•Season 1Ep. 55
How can sustainability and single-serve coffee intersect? Senior Editor Anne Marie Mohan sits down with Kevin Hartley, CEO of Cambio Roasters, to discuss how the company is introducing the world’s first aluminum coffee pod compatible with Keurig brewers. The K-Cups were developed through a multi-year project aimed at offering a scalable, recyclable alternative to plastic pods without compromising on performance or price. Read the full featured article on Packaging World ....
Jul 22, 2025•18 min•Season 1Ep. 54
How are pharmaceutical companies implementing the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA)? Healthcare Packaging Editor-in-chief, Elizabeth Cuneo sits down with industry expert Aladin Alkhawam to discuss the intricacies and challenges of this regulatory landscape. Read the full featured article on Healthcare Packaging ....
Jul 18, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 53
How can a company scale automation without a high initial cost? Land O’Frost is reaping the rewards of five palletizers without the typical upfront challenges thanks to the RaaS offering from Formic. The rental of automation equipment has also solved Land O’Frost's struggle with having a qualified maintenance staff. This is an AI generated episode. Read the full featured article on ProFood World ....
Jul 16, 2025•14 min•Season 1Ep. 52
How can skincare and beauty packaging be more sustainable? Nwär Skin’s Seid skin care products are encapsulated in tiny, dissolvable strips packaged in a paperboard carton. While the product reduces overconsumption, the package ensures recycling. This is an AI generated episode. Read the full featured article on Packaging World ....
Jul 15, 2025•7 min•Season 1Ep. 51
How can packaging simplify medication adherence? When enrolled in Amazon's PillPack, customers receive monthly shipments of daily tear-away packets that are personalized and labeled with each medication (and its dosage). This is an AI generated article. Read the full featured article on Healthcare Packaging ....
Jul 11, 2025•11 min•Season 1Ep. 50
How can organizational design principles boost the bottom line? Processors that incorporate all staff levels into decision making can create an environment where long-term greatness is achieved. This is an AI generated episode. Read the full featured article on ProFood World.
Jul 09, 2025•9 min•Season 1Ep. 49
As AI continues to grow in its capabilities and prevalence, is it time for packaging and processing equipment to come with a ChatGPT-style interface? AI chat copilots may be able to assist in alleviating some of the workforce challenges CPGs are experiencing. This is an AI generated episode. Read the full featured article on Packaging World....
Jul 08, 2025•13 min•Season 1Ep. 48
What role does packaging play in ensuring consumers receive accurate results from at-home test kits? With at-home testing becoming normalized after the pandemic, manufacturers should break down the entire process—from receiving the kit to obtaining the results—and consider how packaging can simplify the process. This is an AI generated episode. Read the full featured article on Healthcare Packaging ....
Jul 04, 2025•12 min•Season 1Ep. 47
