Through the Line: Packaging and Processing
This podcast explores innovations and information across the packaging and processing landscape, from topics impacting consumer packaged goods and healthcare packaging, to the latest technologies in food processing operations. Join us for the latest insights, trends, and strategies shaping packaging and processing today.
Content hosted by Packaging World, ProFood World, Healthcare Packaging, and Mundo EXPO Pack.
Episodes
140 episodes
Graasi Offers Insights Into Responsible Manufacturing and Clean Labeling: Healthcare Packaging
How is Graasi building a sustainable future for nutraceuticals?Listen in as HCP contributing editor Joe Darrah sits down with Chris LaCorata, founder and chief executive officer of Graasi, a nutraceutical company with a mission for welln...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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18:42
California Dairies' High-Tech Valley Natural Beverages Plant: ProFood World
How can a dairy facility invest in the future?ProFood World editors Derrick Teal and Casey Flanagan discuss a recent visit to California Dairies recently constructed plant. Teal talks about how the company is strategizing to diversify be...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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12:30
Clover Sonoma Cuts Plastic by 34K lb: Packaging World
How is Clover Sonoma innovating in a plastic dominated industry?Listen to Packaging World Editor, Anne Marie Mohan, sit down with Mike Benedetti to discuss the company's new cup. It's comprised of 80% renewable FSC-certified paperboard w...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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10:24
A Roadmap to Digitization with Intelligent Data Capture: Healthcare Packaging
What is preventing companies from upgrading their legacy scanning systems and why should they embrace the change?Liz Cuneo, Editor-in-Chief of Healthcare Packaging, sits down with Tracy Nasarenko, Vice President of Customer Success for H...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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15:55
Unpacking the Humanoid Robot Hype Part 2: ProFood World
How do CPGs feel about adoption of humanoid robots?ProFood World's Derrick Teal and Casey Flanagan discuss how CPGs are viewing humanoid robot technology and what it might take for them to see widespread adoption in packaging and process...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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19:52
Microsoft Embeds Inclusive Design: Packaging World
How do accessible products intersect with accessible packaging? For Microsoft, accessibility isn't just a packaging feature—it's a "fundamental right." A focus on inclusivity and accessibility has reshaped the company's approach to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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15:00
How Early Decisions Can Make or Break Your Med Device Launch: Healthcare Packaging
How can overlooking packaging in med device development derail a launch?When healthcare startups set out to disrupt the market, their eyes are fixed on the star of the show: the device. But in this interview with Jenn Goff, Chief Commerc...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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16:18
Unpacking the Humanoid Robot Hype: ProFood World
How can companies adopt humanoid robots while maintaining worker safety?ProFood World's Derrick Teal and Casey Flanagan discuss the potential for humanoid robots in packaging and processing operations. They cover some of the latest tech ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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17:34
ScottsMiracle-Gro Goes Greener with Paper Sack: Packaging World
How is Scotts reviving its heritage brand, O.M. Scott & Sons?Anne Marie Mohan, Senior Editor at Packaging World, sits down with Ray Severa, Manager of Packaging & Applicators at ScottsMiracle-Gro. They discuss how a growing deman...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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22:18
Med Device Challenges from a Packaging Engineer: Healthcare Packaging
What's on the mind of a principal packaging engineer?Learn insights from Matt Jenkins, a Principal Packaging Engineer on the state of the medical device packaging industry. He discusses the significant challenges posed by expanding envir...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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12:05
Japanese Fungus Enhances Protein Processing: ProFood World
How can a fungus help food processors improve their operations?Nosh.bio—a Berlin-based food technology company who focuses on producing cost-effective, nutritious, and sustainable products—is specializing in alternative protein is using ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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11:37
Kenvue Packs Purpose into Every Package: Packaging World
How is Kenvue aligning with circular economy principles?Kenvue is redesigning packaging across its 40 global brands from paperboard cartons to PCR bottles and refill pods, to align with circular economy goals and meet ambitious sustainab...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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17:08
Smart Packaging Evolves Security and Connectivity: Healthcare Packaging
How are primary and secondary suppliers integrating smart tools like NFC and RFID to help achieve patient compliance? Integrating tools that will satisfy regulatory requirements while addressing clinical needs is helping to keep pat...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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14:26
Driving Energy Efficiency in Dry Processing: ProFood World
How can dry food processors maximize energy efficiency, reduce costs, and comply with new regulations by upgrading their processing equipment?Dry food processors can maximize energy efficiency by addressing core challenges in their opera...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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13:32
Wild Introduces Refillable Roll-On Deodorant to U.K. Market: Packaging World
How should refillable innovations balance with customer needs?London-based sustainable personal care brand Wild debuts a refillable roll-on deodorant product featuring a reusable metal case and a bio-based, compostable refill pack. The d...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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15:37
Top Episodes of 2025, #1: Sustainable and Recyclable Blisters for Pharmaceuticals: Healthcare Packaging
The number 1 most downloaded episode of 2025: As environmental concerns for PVC-based blisters rise, the pharmaceutical industry is seeking to transition to alternative materials. Sustainable blisters take material selection, quality regulation...
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Season 1
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Episode 125
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12:38
Top Episodes of 2025, #1: Organizational Design Principles: ProFood World
The number 1 most downloaded episode of 2025: Organizational design principles as a mood for boosting the bottom line. Processors that incorporate all staff levels into decision making can create an environment where long-term greatness is achi...
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Season 1
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Episode 124
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8:45
Top Episodes of 2025, #1: How2Recycle's New Guidelines: Packaging World
The number 1 most downloaded episode of 2025: 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 instr...
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Season 1
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Episode 123
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14:55
Top Episodes of 2025, #2: Digital Display Labels: Healthcare Packaging
The number 2 most downloaded episode of 2025: Merck and Johnson & Johnson form a partnership to collaborate on modernizing the pharmaceutical sector using digital display labels.This is an AI generated episode. The full featured a...
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Season 1
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Episode 122
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11:46
Top Episodes of 2025, #2: Sargento’s Product Development and Manufacturing Work Together for Natural Cheese: ProFood World
The number 2 episode: 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 consume...
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Season 1
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Episode 121
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16:13
Top Episodes of 2025, #2: Packaging Trends in Maturing Craft Brew Market: Packaging World
The number 2 most downloaded episode of 2025: Making 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 brewer...
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Season 1
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Episode 120
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11:51
Top Episodes of 2025, #3: Tracing the Tracks of the Drug and Medical Device Trail: Healthcare Packaging
The number 3 most downloaded episode: One continuously developing tactic to prevent and detect counterfeits and other types of fraud in the medical device space is the ability to track and trace products through serialization. By linking the dr...
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Season 1
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Episode 119
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12:39
Top Episodes of 2025, #3: Land O'Frost Automates on a Budget: ProFood World
The number 3 most downloaded episode: Land O'Frost automates without high initial costs. Thanks to the RaaS offering from Formic, the company's able to avoid the typical upfront challenges of five palletizers. The rental of automation equipment...
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Season 1
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Episode 118
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13:42
Top Episodes of 2025, #3: Tropicana Weathers Blowback from Package Redesign: Packaging World
The number 3 most downloaded episode: Changing packaging design without upsetting the consumer can be challenging to navigate. Tropicana once again redesigned packaging in such a way that cost the company 19% in sales. Packaging World spoke to ...
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Season 1
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Episode 117
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10:17
Top Episodes of 2025, #4: Med Device Sterilization Considerations Amid EPA Regulation: Healthcare Packaging
The #4 most downloaded episode: Editor-in-chief Elisabeth Cuneo sits down with Wendy Mach, Packaging and Sterilization Expert at Canyon Labs, to discuss best practices for medical device companies. They talk about action plans and new innovatio...
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Season 1
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Episode 116
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14:32