Through the Line: Packaging and Processing

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 .

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 article on Healthcare Packaging .

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 appropriately are considerable. This is an AI generated e...

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 .

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 .

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 .

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 P ackaging World .

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  Healthcare Packaging .

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 generated episode. Read the full featured article on...

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 experienced workers. Download the full Workforce Annual Ou...

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 generated episode read the full featured story on Heal...

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 .

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. Download the full Annual Outlook Report on Pack...

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 .

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 landfills. This is an AI generated episode. The...

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 Duracel l on Packaging World.

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 .