Through the Line: Packaging and Processing

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 full featured article on ProFood World .

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 economy thinking, and co-creation at scale. This is...

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 the full featured article on Healthcare Packaging .

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 to one essential principle: continuous training an...

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 Humanoid Robot and new features for connecti...

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 incomplete data, delayed data delivery, and difficult troub...

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 articl...

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 .

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 .

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Packag...

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 .

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...

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.

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 epis...

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 .

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 .  

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 .

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 art...

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 .

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...

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 .