Best ProFood World Podcasts (2025)

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Connections Make Smiles for The Campbell’s Company: ProFood World 11:06

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How can a company successfully improve throughput, while saving money, and giving back to the community? Campbell's Goldfish created a new line that adds an extra 50% of production capability to the facility, which means it can produce more than 5 million Goldfish per hour, or 1,500 Goldfish every second. This is an AI generated episode. Read the f…

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Sterility Across the Packaging Value Chain: Healthcare Packaging 11:16

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What standards for transport and storage conditions need to be upheld to maintain sterile packaging conditions? A properly designed and validated sterilization packaging system ensures the effectiveness of the sterilization process and maintains sterile barrier integrity until it’s opened. Key risk factors to consider are temperature, humidity, phy…

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Paper Cup Melds Finnish Licorice with Forest Innovation: Packaging World 12:16

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How can regenerative forestry, renewable materials, and collaborative design bolster a circular economy? Kouvolan Lakritsi, a family-run confectionery known for its traditionally cooked licorice, has partnered with Metsä Board to unveil a new recyclable and reclosable paper cup—a packaging innovation that embodies regenerative forestry, circular ec…

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Challenges in Medical Device UDI Implementation: Healthcare Packaging 9:05

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Why is GS1 US increasing its focus on barcode scalability? The Barcode Assessment revealed that while most manufacturers are now labeling medical devices with barcodes containing the mandated Unique Device Identifier (UDI), healthcare providers aren’t consistently scanning those barcodes at the point of care. This is an AI generated episode. Read t…

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Training and Development in the Age of Automation: ProFood World 11:36

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As automation becomes increasingly central to production efficiency, quality assurance, and operational flexibility, how can operators navigate the shift from manual, repetitive tasks to technology-enabled roles? Automation isn’t replacing people; it’s freeing them. But for companies to realize the full benefits of this evolution, they must commit …

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Humanoid Robots in Packaging: Packaging World 20:30

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How can humanoid robots address the needs of businesses in logistics and manufacturing? This episode is a conversation between Associate Editor Casey Flanagan and Melonee Wise, former chief product officer at Agility. Wise participated in this report while in her former role but left the company in late summer 2025. They discuss the company's Digit…

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Improving DSCSA Data Exchange Accuracy: Healthcare Packaging 8:24

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Despite progress in accurate data exchange, what are the remaining challenges that the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) is working to solve for its distributor members? Based on an HDA survey, distributor members reported receiving accurate data for over 93% of purchase order lines from manufacturers. However, challenges remain with incomplet…

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Sargento’s Product Development and Manufacturing Work Together for Natural Cheese: ProFood World 16:13

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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 …

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Duracell's Shifts to Paper Packaging at Packaging Recycling Summit: Packaging World 12:31

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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 Packagi…

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Pharmaceutical Trends at PACK EXPO 2024: Healthcare Packaging 7:58

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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…

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Bridging the Generational Knowledge Gap: ProFood World 11:09

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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 te…

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Coding and Marking Trends at PACK EXPO 2024: Packaging World 10:30

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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 s…

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Circularity as a Mode for Sustainability: Healthcare Packaging 10:05

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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 min…

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Overwrapping and Modified Atmosphere Packaging Safeguard Meat Packs: ProFood World 11:47

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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. …

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Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labels: Packaging World 6:33

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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 interv…

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Medical Device Trends at PACK EXPO 2024: Healthcare Packaging 6:50

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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 o…

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HPP for Extended Food Shelf Life: ProFood World 11:05

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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, pr…

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Sustainable Packaging Trends at Pack EXPO 2024: Packaging World 10:53

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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 Packa…

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Tracing The Tracks of the Drug and Medical Device Trail: Healthcare Packaging 12:31

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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 trac…

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Boston Sword & Tuna’s Approach to Metal Contaminant Control: ProFood World 11:38

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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.…

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SC Johnson Calls fro EPR Clarity at Packaging Recycling Summit: Packaging World 12:41

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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 pan…

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Metering System Solves Date Coding Woes for Olly Containers: Healthcare Packaging 10:14

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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.By Healthcare Packaging

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Food Safety Metrics and Regulatory Standards at the 2025 Food Safety Summit: ProFood World 14:08

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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 …

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Market Garden Brewery Scales Craft Beer Packaging: Packaging World 15:26

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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 feature…

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Moderna Leverages Real-Time Tracking and Thermal Modeling: Healthcare Packaging 17:57

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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 leve…

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Retaining Talent in a Shifting Industry: ProFood World 12:05

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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.…

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Pet Food Packaging: Packaging World 8:18

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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 Pac…

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Tariffs Affect on the Healthcare Packaging Supply Chain: Healthcare Packaging 13:47

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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.…

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Rebellyous Foods Automates Plant-Based Meat Production: ProFood World 14:55

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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.…

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Recyclable Aluminum Coffee Pod: Packaging World 17:48

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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…

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Requirements of Pharmaceutical Packaging Compliance: Healthcare Packaging 10:04

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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.…

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Land O'Frost Automates on a Budget: ProFood World 13:42

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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.…

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Palm-Sized Carton Delivers 180 Doses of Skin Care: Packaging World 7:28

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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.…

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Addressing Medication Adherence: Healthcare Packaging 11:01

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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.…

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Organizational Design Principles: ProFood World 8:45

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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.By ProFood World

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AI Chat-enabled Packaging Machine Copilots: Packaging World 13:16

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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.…

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At-home Test Kits: Healthcare Packaging 11:46

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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. Rea…

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Linking Strategy to Action: ProFood World 10:44

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How can companies better communicate with employees and help them understand the company beyond their day-to-day operational activities? The OpX Workforce Engagement document describes how the best CPG companies communicate a compelling vision, a well-thought-out strategic plan, a robust business plan, and the corresponding key performance indicato…

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Robotic Cookie Multi-pack Automation System: Packaging World 15:01

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What does ZoRoCo Packaging have to offer Partake as a contract manufacturer? Ten delta-style robots that use unique, easily changed end-of-arm tooling to stack cookies into slugs and then place slugs into plastic trays at 700 cookies/min with a 99% performance guarantee. This is an AI generated episode. Read the full featured article on Packaging W…

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Patient Centric Autoinjector Pen: Healthcare Packaging 12:18

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Why is there an increased prominence of the auto injector pen? Serkan Oray from UCB provides insight to the prevalence of the medical device and discusses the patient centric design of UCB's BIMZELX 160MG 2. This is an AI generated episode. Read the full featured article on Healthcare Packaging.By Healthcare Packaging

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The Scoop on Tillamook's Decatur Plant: ProFood World 15:37

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Why is West Coast headquartered Tillamook bringing an ice cream plant to Decatur, Illinois? Associate editor, Casey Flanagan shares insights from attending the plant's opening day with Editor-in-chief Derrick Teal. They discuss motives for the expansion and what Tillamook hopes to bring to the Decatur community. Read the full featured article on Pr…

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Sustainability Annual Outlook Report: Packaging World 21:15

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How are CPGs adapting to consumer pushes for sustainable packaging? Packaging World editors Matt Reynolds and Anne Marie Mohan discuss how CPGs are exploring alternative materials like paper and bio-based plastics. However, despite ambitious commitments, adoption remains slow due to high costs, material complexity, and logistical challenges. Downlo…

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Advanced Recycling in Medical Packaging: Healthcare Packaging 14:36

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What is advanced recycling's role in medical packaging? Its ability to handle a wide variety of materials through centralized collection systems makes it uniquely suited to address medical packaging waste. This is an AI generated episode. Read the full featured article on Healthcare Packaging.By Healthcare Packaging

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Managing Asset Reliability in Food Production: ProFood World 23:05

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What do you do when a machine fails? Industry expert, Bryan Griffen and Shawn French, packaging engineering at Danone North America, discuss key details of how to manage asset reliability in food production. They draw on their extensive experience to highlight the impact of maintenance failures, the crucial role of operators, the importance of OEM …

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Automation and Robotics Annual Outlook Report: Packaging World 19:00

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How do issues in the workforce connect to automation? Packaging World Editor-in-chief Matt Reynolds and OEM Magazine Editor-in-chief Sean Riley discuss survey results from the Automation and Robotics Annual Outlook Report. With 65% of companies planning to invest in automation within the next year, the driving force behind this shift is clear: labo…

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Medication Accessibility Meets Packaging Sustainability: Healthcare Packaging 11:14

4M ago11:14

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Can packaging be accessible while furthering sustainability goals? SnapSlide Rx enables single-handed operation on prescription pill bottles. The design reduces the plastic used in both the cap and bottle by ≈25% per unit. This is an AI generated episode. Read the full featured article on Healthcare Packaging.…

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Hesitancy to Adopt Remote Services: ProFood World 8:26

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Why are most end users hesitant to invest in remote services? Cost of retrofitting older machinery and poor communication from OEMs are some of the barriers to implementing remote services. This is an AI generated episode. Read the full featured article on ProFood World.By ProFood World

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Once Upon a Farm Automates Case Packing: Packaging World 11:23

4M ago11:23

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How does improving case packing benefit a company? For Once Upon a Farm, upgrading their case packer allow for greater hourly throughput and greatly reduces the risk of human error. The baby food company previously needed 12 people to pack 9-10 cases a minute. Now, they use four people to pack 12-15 cases a minute. This is an AI generated episode. …

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Bayer's Sustainable Blister Pack: Healthcare Packaging 9:43

4M ago9:43

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How does shifting blister packs from PVC to PET align with Bayer's sustainability goals? The new PET blister has a significant reduction in emissions (38% CO2 by unit) and is 18% lighter than the old packaging. This is an AI generated episode. Read the full featured article on Healthcare Packaging.By Healthcare Packaging

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Evaluating OEE in Food Processing: ProFood World 18:00

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How can food processors evaluate, improve, and maintain overall equipment effectiveness? Joe Zembas, former project manager at Procter & Gamble, and packaging and processing expert Bryan Griffin discuss trouble shooting equipment and budget friendly ways to optimize OEE. Watch the full featured interview on ProFood World.…