Through the Line: Packaging and Processing

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 .

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 .

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 .

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...

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 .

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 W...

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 .

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 .

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.

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.

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 Packagin...

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 indicators (KPIs) to  ensure success. This is an AI genera...

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 World .

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 .

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 ProFood World .

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. Download the full Annual Outlook Report on Packaging Wor...

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 . 

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 collaboration, and best practices for project eng...

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: labor shortages and cost efficiency. Download the full...

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 .

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 .

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. Read the full featured article on Packaging World.

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 .

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 .

How is digital transformation is reshaping the CPG packaging landscape in 2025? OEM Magazine Editor-in-chief, Sean Riley, and Packaging World Editor-in-chief Matt Reynolds discuss how digitalization is progressing through CPG operations—from ERP and supply chain to processing and packaging. Download the full Annual Outlook Report on Packaging World .