Best ProFood World Podcasts (2025)

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Keeping Water Safe and Tasty: ProFood World 10:07

3d ago10:07

10:07

Is it really necessary to treat the incoming water that’s being used for beverages? Shouldn’t the water coming from a municipality be good enough already? Although production facilities typically have robust processes in place to ensure safety, there are still aspects of water that you can get wrong. The risks of not treating incoming water appropr…

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PlantFusion's Compostable Pouch: Healthcare Packaging 11:12

24h ago11:12

11:12

Is compostable packaging worth the cost to companies? Supplement producer PlantFusion launches a stand-up pouch format for powdered protein that uses a multilayer plant-based material construction that is 100% compostable. The motivation to reduce plastic use justifies the cost for the company. This is AI generated episode. Read the full featured a…

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Contract Manufacturing Annual Outlook Report: Packaging World 13:40

4d ago13:40

13:40

Why are external manufacturing services expected to thrive? Packaging World editor-in-chief, Matt Reynolds and Joseph Derr, editor of Contract Manufacturing and Packaging Magazine, discuss trends in contract manufacturing and unpack motivation for CPGs to utilize external packaging. Download the full Annual Outlook Report on Packaging World.…

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Package Design for Wellness Brands: Healthcare Packaging 14:07

8d ago14:07

14:07

How can your company use package design attract wellness brand shoppers? We spoke with Carrie Dufour, Founder and Creative Director at Truly Creative, a brand strategy and package design agency to determine what makes a wellness product stand out on the shelf. This is an AI generated episode. Read the full featured article on Healthcare Packaging.…

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Upcycling Coffee Grounds for Liqueur: ProFood World 19:55

10d ago19:55

19:55

How do coffee grounds become alcohol? ProFood World editor-in-chief Derrick Teal sits down with CEO of Murray & Yeatman Distilleries, Rob Murray. The distillery created "Realizzato," a coffee liqueur made from fermented, used coffee grounds to create an environmentally friendly drink. Read the full featured article on ProFood World.…

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RAIN Spring Water Supercharges Packaging via Automation, Cobot Palletization: Packaging World 11:20

11d ago11:20

11:20

How can packaging line operations move more efficiently? For RAIN Pure Mountain Spring, cobot palletization, alongside other automation improvements speeds up packaging line operations while allowing for labor reallocation. This is an AI generated episode. Find the full featured article on Packaging World.…

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Prominent People in Packaging: Healthcare Packaging 14:08

15d ago14:08

14:08

What insights to the evolution of packaging and automation in medical device manufacturing can a senior systems engineer offer? Healthcare Packaging Editor-in-chief Elisabeth Cueno talks with James Hamerslag about his greatest insights to the industry throughout his 40 year long career at Siemens Healthineers. Read the full featured article on Heal…

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Strategies for Hygienic Plant Design: ProFood World 15:25

17d ago15:25

15:25

How can manufacturers meet food safety goals through hygienic design? While the focus of food safety has often been on employees and processing lines where food is manufactured, a bird’s-eye view can reveal the building itself — floors, walls, ceilings, and more — is also crucial to the success or failure of a food safety program. This is an AI gen…

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Workforce Annual Outlook Report: Packaging World 19:05

18d ago19:05

19:05

Why are CPGs continuing to struggle with hiring in the workforce? Packaging world editors Matt Reynolds and Casey Flanagan explore the survey responses from 79 brand owners, CPG, and FMCG Packaging World readers. The Survey reveals that 78% of companies find it difficult to hire unskilled packaging operators, while 84% struggle to recruit experienc…

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Emergency Medical Devices: Healthcare Packaging 11:25

22d ago11:25

11:25

How can the usability of a medical device be suited for an emergency? Alper Hulusi, Head of Market Insights at ClariMed shares his story of being forced to utilize a Glucagon pen for his son. He speaks on the importance of medical products being designed with an acutely stressful environment in mind to ensure proper device use. This is an AI genera…

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Handling Growth in Pet Food Processing: ProFood World 10:02

24d ago10:02

10:02

How can your company best equip itself to manage the fads and trends in pet food as the industry continues to grow? Processors need a flexible manufacturing strategy to accommodate the volume and variety of product produced today. This is an AI generated episode. Read the full featured article on ProFood World.…

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E-commerce Annual Outlook Report: Packaging World 17:50

25d ago17:50

17:50

What's in store for CPGs in 2025 and beyond? Packaging World editors Matt Reynolds and Sean Riley explore the survey responses from 118 brand owners, CPG, and FMCG Packaging World readers. Responses reveal that while only 32% of CPG brands currently sell through e-commerce, 92% of those report their business is growing or stable in this channel. Do…

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Simplified Prefilled Syringe: Healthcare Packaging 11:20

29d ago11:20

11:20

How many steps should a patient have to take to prepare a drug when in medical emergency? Healthcare Packaging Editor-in-Chief Elisabeth Cuneo talks with founder of SOLUtion Medical, Julia Anthony, about how their simplified prefilled syringe reduces preparation to 2-3 steps. Read the full featured article on Healthcare Packaging.…

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The Challenges of Anaerobic Digestion: ProFood World 12:39

1M ago12:39

12:39

As anaerobic digesters rise in popularity to reduce food facilities' environmental footprints. what should companies know before implementing this technology? Anaerobic digesters come with a considerable upfront cost but, they offer an efficient solution for managing organic waste and reducing the volume of waste that needs to be disposed of in lan…

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Battery Packaging Shifts to Paper at Walmart: Packaging World 9:44

1M ago9:44

9:44

How do big name companies lead the way in packaging shifts? Both Duracell and Energizer switch to fiber-based blister packaging that is 100% curbside recyclable. This is an AI generated episode. Read the full featured article on Energizer and Duracell on Packaging World.By Packaging World

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Inclusive Design in Packaging: Healthcare Packaging 13:32

1M ago13:32

13:32

How hard is for a consumer to open your company's packaging? Healthcare Packaging Editor-in-chief Elisabeth Cuneo sits down with Deb Gokie from the Arthritis Foundation to discuss how inclusive and easy-to-open packaging benefits all consumers, but especially aging consumers. Read the full featured article on Healthcare Packaging.…

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Upcycling to Combat Food Waste in Manufacturing: ProFood World 13:28

1M ago13:28

13:28

How can manufactures repurpose food byproducts to reduce their waste? Concern about food waste continues to grow in importance globally. With so much of the waste happening before the food reaches the consumer, producers are finding new ways to make use of what previously went to landfills. This is an AI generated episode. Read the full featured ar…

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Tropicana Weathers Blowback from Package Redesign: Packaging World 10:17

1M ago10:17

10:17

Can you change packaging design without upsetting the consumer? Tropicana once again redesigned packaging in such a way that cost the company 19% in sales. We spoke to expert Brent Lindberg of Fuseneo, designer of legacy pack that's being replaced. This is an AI generated episode. Read the full featured article on Packaging World.…

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Sustainable and Recyclable Blisters for Pharmaceuticals: Healthcare Packaging 12:38

1M ago12:38

12:38

As environmental concerns for PVC-based blisters rise, how can the pharmaceutical industry transition to alternative materials? Sustainable blisters take material selection, quality regulations, machinability, and printability into account. This is an AI generated episode. The full featured article can be found on Healthcare Packaging.…

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Adding Inspection Upstream: ProFood World 13:22

2M ago13:22

13:22

How can companies best reduce their risk for recalls? Product recalls and new demands from retailers are impacting inspection placement in food manufacturing facilities. This is an AI generated episode. The full featured article can be found on ProFood World.By ProFood World

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Shop Beer Co.'s Shrink Sleeve Labeling: Packaging World 12:06

2M ago12:06

12:06

In a saturated market, how can craft brewers stand out? The Shop Beer Co. utilizes an in-house shrink sleeve labeling operation and a new canning line to increase efficiency. This is an AI generated episode. The full featured article can be found on Packaging World.By Packaging World

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Digital Display Labels: Healthcare Packaging 11:46

2M ago11:46

11:46

How can two competitors like Merck and Johnson & Johnson form a partnership? The companies are collaborating to modernize the pharmaceutical sector using digital display labels. This is an AI generated episode. The full featured article can be found on ⁠Healthcare Packaging⁠.By Healthcare Packaging

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Equipment Evolves to Meet Cleaning and Sanitation Challenges: ProFood World 6:29

2M ago6:29

6:29

As food recalls rise, how can processors avoid contamination issues? With an ongoing labor shortage and tight budgets at some companies, cleaning and sanitation programs have been tasked to evolve and meet many challenges that didn’t exist years ago. This is an AI generated episode. Read the full featured article on ⁠ProFood World.…

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How2Recycle's New Guidelines: Packaging World 14:55

2M ago14:55

14:55

How can recycling be simplified for the consumer? How2Recycle released its semi-annual Guidelines for Use, a guidance document instructing the program’s more than 800 members on proper use of North America’s most recognizable on-pack disposal instruction. This is an AI generated episode. The full featured article can be found on ⁠Packaging World⁠.…

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Moving On From EO: Healthcare Packaging 14:14

2M ago14:14

14:14

What is beginning to replace ethylene oxide as industries are pressured to move to alternatives? The medical device and pharmaceutical industries face pressure to phase out or move away from ethylene oxide because of environmental and public health concerns. This is an AI generated episode. The full featured article can be found on Healthcare Packa…

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Business Continuity Planning for Food Manufacturers: ProFood World 15:37

2M ago15:37

15:37

How can manufacturing operators be prepared for potential crisis? This episode discusses some of the most significant features when beginning business continuity planning (BCP). This is an AI generated episode. The full featured article can be found on ⁠ProFood World⁠.By ProFood World

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Munchkin Eliminates 1,200 Miles Worth of Plastic Ties: Packaging World 8:23

2M ago8:23

8:23

How much plastic use is negligible? For Munchkin, a baby lifestyle brand, removing small amounts of plastic in ties and blisters has an enormous impact, allowing them to use 133,000 lb less plastic. This is an AI generated episode. The full featured article can be found on ⁠Packaging World⁠.By Packaging World

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Packaging Trends in Maturing Craft Brew Market: Packaging World 29:05

2M ago29:05

29:05

How can craft beer stand out among an industry plateau? Packaging World Editor-in-Chief, Matt Reynolds sits down with Bart Watson, president and CEO of the Brewer's Association, to discuss how brewers are utilizing packaging design and automation as strategies. Read the full featured article from Packaging World⁠ here.⁠…

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Wild Alaskan Seafood Packaging Redesign: Packaging World 12:32

2M ago12:32

12:32

How can packaging educate a consumer? Learn how Wild Alaskan Company's redesigned packaging is used as a tool to build trust, emphasize transparency, and connect emotionally with consumers, while also combating seafood mislabeling and promoting sustainability. This is an AI generated episode. The full featured article can be found on ⁠Packaging Wor…

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Factors Slowing AI Adoption in Packaging: ProFood World 18:59

2M ago18:59

18:59

Why are some CPG stakeholders hesitant to adopt AI technologies? AI has the potential to be a transformative tool for the packaging and processing industry but security and employee concerns cause hesitation about the technology. This is an AI generated episode. The full featured article can be found on ⁠ProFood World⁠.…

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Big Results from Small Automation: ProFood World 15:54

2M ago15:54

15:54

How can automation fill the gaps left by a lack of skilled labor on plant floors? It doesn't have to be a complete overhaul, small automation projects can give processors the boost they need and can often see quick paybacks. This is an AI generated episode. The full featured article can be found on ⁠ProFood World⁠.…

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How to Respond to FDA Warning Letters: Healthcare Packaging 14:53

2M ago14:53

14:53

What should you do if your company receives a warning letter from the FDA? Manufacturing and packaging experts offer a range of advice for how to proceed and what to avoid when warning letters are delivered. This is an AI generated episode. The full featured article can be found on ⁠Healthcare Packaging⁠.…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

ProFood World Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Through the Line: Packaging and Processing

Packaging World, ProFood World, Healthcare Packaging

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Keeping Water Safe and Tasty: ProFood World 10:07

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PlantFusion's Compostable Pouch: Healthcare Packaging 11:12

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Contract Manufacturing Annual Outlook Report: Packaging World 13:40

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Package Design for Wellness Brands: Healthcare Packaging 14:07

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Upcycling Coffee Grounds for Liqueur: ProFood World 19:55

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RAIN Spring Water Supercharges Packaging via Automation, Cobot Palletization: Packaging World 11:20

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Prominent People in Packaging: Healthcare Packaging 14:08

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Strategies for Hygienic Plant Design: ProFood World 15:25

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Workforce Annual Outlook Report: Packaging World 19:05

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Emergency Medical Devices: Healthcare Packaging 11:25

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Handling Growth in Pet Food Processing: ProFood World 10:02

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E-commerce Annual Outlook Report: Packaging World 17:50

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Simplified Prefilled Syringe: Healthcare Packaging 11:20

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The Challenges of Anaerobic Digestion: ProFood World 12:39

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Battery Packaging Shifts to Paper at Walmart: Packaging World 9:44

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Inclusive Design in Packaging: Healthcare Packaging 13:32

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Upcycling to Combat Food Waste in Manufacturing: ProFood World 13:28

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Tropicana Weathers Blowback from Package Redesign: Packaging World 10:17

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Sustainable and Recyclable Blisters for Pharmaceuticals: Healthcare Packaging 12:38

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Adding Inspection Upstream: ProFood World 13:22

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Shop Beer Co.'s Shrink Sleeve Labeling: Packaging World 12:06

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Digital Display Labels: Healthcare Packaging 11:46

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Equipment Evolves to Meet Cleaning and Sanitation Challenges: ProFood World 6:29

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How2Recycle's New Guidelines: Packaging World 14:55

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Moving On From EO: Healthcare Packaging 14:14

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Business Continuity Planning for Food Manufacturers: ProFood World 15:37

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Munchkin Eliminates 1,200 Miles Worth of Plastic Ties: Packaging World 8:23

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Packaging Trends in Maturing Craft Brew Market: Packaging World 29:05

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Wild Alaskan Seafood Packaging Redesign: Packaging World 12:32

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Factors Slowing AI Adoption in Packaging: ProFood World 18:59

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Big Results from Small Automation: ProFood World 15:54

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How to Respond to FDA Warning Letters: Healthcare Packaging 14:53