People of Packaging Podcast

Here at the People of Packaging Podcast, we absolutely LOVE it when we find brands who are innovating and coming up with new product delivery methods and using PACKAGING as a differentiator. DRNXMYTH is one such company and they are crushing it! Brandon joined the podcast to talk about their journey and the 3 years they spent making the packaging to delivery delicious craft cocktails to your home...

Adam is joined by Todd Meussling from Reynolds Consumer Group to talk importance of proper closures in food packaging among many other topics including the future of the industry and also the importance of child safety! If you'd like to stay up to date with Todd - you can follow him on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-meussling-a733153/ If you'd like to support out podcast, get your fre...

Future Proof is the home of Beat Box Beverages and is a fun and energetic company who prioritizes diversity, sustainability, and having a great time doing it!  Aimy Steadman joins Adam Peek for an incredibly fun interview that will make you want to invest and support this great brand Connect with Future/Proof - https://futureprf.com/ Aimy Steadman - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aimysteadman/ Peep t...

Brian Wagner is an incredible wealth of knowledge in the packaging world. You will be better by getting to know him and his company PTIS. You can learn more about them at https://ptisglobal.com/ .  Connect up with Brian Wagner on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-wagner-a98395/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peopleofpackaging/support This is a public episode. If you would...

"Pura makes perfect scents" Richie jumps on the podcast today and we get to hear about what he's built at Pura with his incredible team and the role that packaging has played in bringing a fresh new idea to market along with the challenges as well. Head over to trypura.com and change the way you manage the scents in your home. My office smells amazing...not overpowering but just right all of the t...

Ok, so honestly, I'm a huge fan of the Mrs. Renfro's brand. Their products are amazing and their packaging is also! you can find Mrs. Renfro's salsa online and at most major retailers --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peopleofpackaging/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.packagingisawesome.c...

Easily one of Adam's favorite interviews of the season! Philippe is a dynamic leader and he discusses leading during a pandemic, the importance of sustainability and it's connection to diversity, and we get to hear about his journey into packaging! Connect with Philippe -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippeerhart/  #packagingisawesome --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peopleofpackaging...

You wanted more sustainable packaging podcasts and you got one! Fabien comes through with some great knowledge and resources along with sharing his story and journey into a critical role at MilliporeSigma You will definitely want to check out SMASH Packaging -  https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/chemistry/greener-alternatives/smash-packaging.html   They lay out what they are doing and how they are doing...

New father, Joe Edward Fernandez, comes on to talk about packaging and sustainability. Just don't call him Joseph (unless your his mother, than we will allow it!) Connect with Joe at https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephefernandez/ Adam Peek at www.adampeek.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peopleofpackaging/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other...

Some super cool things happening today! Mark has a free eBook out called "Small Win, Big Victories" that comes out today! The link is on his LinkedIn page and he's a MUST FOLLOW. Connect with Mark @ https://www.linkedin.com/in/markalansamuel Follow IWON Organics - https://iwonorganics.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peopleofpackaging/support This is a public episode. If you would...

If you don't know about Garcon Wines yet, you're about to. They are aiming to revolutionize the wine packaging industry in a very needed and impactful way. Make sure you not only connect up with Santiago on LinkedIn ,but also head over to www.peopleofpackaging.com and level up your packaging game with a free eBook from our sponsor, DocXellent! Santiago - https://www.linkedin.com/in/santiagonavarro...

We are starting off December right, Episode 6 with Jose Amado of Boutwell Owens is live. Ted Taitt and Jose get into great discussions leading to Jose dropping some Gems for the listeners. Don't forget to log onto www.peopleofpackaging.com and download the free e-book from DocXellent  to help support the podcast! Connect with Jose on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseamado1/ Connect with...

Lumi has become one of the most disruptive and innovative companies to hit the packaging stage in quite sometime and Adam got to sit down with their CEO, Jesse Genet and talk about what inspired her to start Lumi with her cofounder, how she transported herself to Cali from Michigan, and what she sees in the future Connect with Jesse on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessegenet/ Learn more...

Remember to support our podcast and level up your packaging specification management by visiting www.peopleofpackaging.com to get your free eBook from DocXellent! Today's episode we talk packaging design services with Matt Reddington from Veritiv. He drops some great nuggets and we get to learn about his past and his walk in packaging has been. You can connect with Matt on LinkedIn - https://www.l...

Season 3 is brought to you by DocXellent - head over to https://www.peopleofpackaging.com/ to download your free eBook about how to transform your specification management software! Today we get to hear from Lisa Pierce from Packaging Digest and we get to cover some great topics. Lisa is an industry giant and the work she does at Packaging Digest in incredible. You need to connect with her if you...

This season is sponsored by DocXellent - you need to hit up www.peopleofpackaging.com and get your free eBook. It'll increase your knowledge of the packaging game and support the podcast! Today's episode is with Packaging Industry Hall of Famer - Jane Chase! Jane is the Executive Director of the IOPP and has an incredibly amazing journey to tell through the packaging industry. If you're in the ind...

We are excited to launch Season 3 and ALSO to announce our first sponsor, DocXellent.  If you want to support the podcast and level up your packaging game, head over to www.peopleofpackaging.com and you can get a free eBook that supports our podcast and helps you up your game on packaging spec workflow Enjoy the interview! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peopleofpackaging/support This...

Season 2 ends with a bang! We continue of our conversation with Darrell Jobe where Ted and I dig in more to what he's doing to change the world through his innovations at Vericool.  Hit them up at http://vericoolpackaging.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peopleofpackaging/support This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bon...

Darrell is absolutely one of our favorite people in this packaging world and is deserving of not just 2 episodes, but a recurring slot :)  In this episode we connect with Darrell and his story and next episode is about his company and all the great things they are doing! Find Darrell on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrell-jobe-3b10a533/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/people...

Karen has an incredible story from growing up in India to stumbling into the packaging world and falling in love with in. Karen is on site for PCA at Hershey's and is loving every minute of her job :) Connect with Karen on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karensoniaaranha/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peopleofpackaging/support This is a public episode. If you would like to dis...

Going back to where it all began for me (Adam)! I'm joined by Bob Peek, President of Peek Packaging, Miles and Mackey Peek also jumped on and we talk about family dynamics. The difficulty of family in business when everyone is working in the company and you gotta hear Bob's answer about what he would fix about the packaging industy. Connect with them at www.peekpackaging.com   Bob Peek on LinkedIn...

Innoflex Solutions provides incredibly valuable solutions to both OEM's and CPG companies to help solve some very real and pressing packaging equipment problems.  Robert  Champion shares his story with us about his journey!  He can be reached via email at info@innoflexsolutions.com or on his cell phone at 248-214-8480 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/peopleofpackaging/support This is a...

How often do you get to say, "I interviewed the President!" THE President of the World Packaging Organization is in the building and he did not disappoint! Joining the podcast all the way from the Gold Coast of Australia he chronicled his journey from South Africa to the WPO and it's a must listen If you are in the US and you want to get involved in the WPO, you should join the IOPP by visiting ht...

Happy Juneteenth, everyone! We have Kirk Visola from Mind the Font on to talk about packaging, design, branding, black owned businesses, comic books, and so much more. Do not sleep on this episode! If you own a black owned business or know of anyone who does, sent them to https://www.mindthefont.com/empower to apply for the Empowered Initiative www.mindthefont.com www.kirkvisola.com Find Kirk on L...

June is PRIDE month and today is the day after a powerful Supreme Court ruling extending protections to the LGBTQ community and I could not be more proud than to have Paul Nowak from Quad Graphics on the podcast. Paul shares his story as a packaging nerd and gay man and how that has made him an invaluable asset to the team at Quad and the packaging industry You can connect with Paul on LinkedIn -...