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.
Green Inhalers are Reducing Carbon Footprints: Healthcare Packaging
What does low-GWP propellants mean for inhaler design, manufacturing, and packaging?
As sustainability pressures intensify across healthcare, one
often-overlooked component is taking center stage: the
propellant inside metered dose inhalers (MDIs). While invisible to
patients, these propellants account for up to 95% of an inhaler’s
formulation—and a significant share of its environmental
footprint.
Andy Burns, Vice President of Business Development for MDI at
Kindeva, a drug delivery CDMO that specializes in injectable,
inhalation, and dermal products, explains what’s driving the shift,
and what it means for ph...
Lección de empaque de una líder de L’Oréal en Latinoamérica: Mundo Expo Pack
Un posible colapso de un empaque puso a prueba a Adriana Rueda en L’Oréal. En
este episodio Rueda revela cómo liderar en crisis, delegar y confiar en los equipos
transforma resultados. Una conversación clave para profesionales del empaque que buscan innovar y liderar con visión en Latinoamérica.
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How AI, Smarter Inspection & Humanoid Robots Are Reshaping interpack: ProFood World
Is AI in packaging finally past the hype—and what does it look like when it actually works?
Editors Matt Reynolds, Derrick Teal, and Casey Flanagan share one crucial takeaways from interpack: AI has quietly crossed a threshold. It's a deeply embedded capability inside inspection systems, x-ray platforms, and automation lines doing real, measurable work.
What Day One at Interpack 2026 Revealed: Packaging World
What does the future of packaging look like at Interpack?
Editors Matt Reynolds, Derrick Teal, and Casey Flanagan share first impressions from the show floor at Interpack 2026. From the rapid industry-wide shift toward 2D barcodes and QR codes, to the surge in AI-enabled and operator-friendly machinery. The conversation digs into the growing prominence of fiber-based and paper packaging replacing plastics across food and consumer applications, alongside advances in digital printing and inspection technology like x-ray systems.
GLP-1s' Broad Reach Across Industries: Healthcare Packaging
How is the GLP-1 craze impacting the healthcare, food, and packaging industries?
PMMI Media Group editors Liz Cuneo, Derrick Teal, and Matt Reynolds sit down to discuss how GLP-1s are showing up on their desks. They cover topics ranging from cold chain to smaller pack sizes.
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Primera IA exclusiva para la industria de empaques: MUNDO Expo Pack
¿Puede una IA entender realmente las complejidades del empaque en América
Latina? IE 5.0 demuestra que sí. Conozca todo sobre la plataforma creada en Brasil
por Fabio Mestriner y Carlos Eduardo Raya, que cuenta con datos curados,
supervisión humana y criterio experto.
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Practical Utility Optimization in Food Processing: ProFood World
How can food processors lower their utility costs?
Many utilities can be optimized from the plant floor through simple actions, procedural changes, and improved visibility. Listen to this episode to hear strategies for reducing compressed air, water, and energy use, often without spending a dime on new equipment.
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2026 Digitization Annual Outlook Report: Packaging World
How are CPGS pushing digitization strategies in 2026?
Editors Sean Riley and Matt Reynolds sit down to discuss how brands and CPG s are building digital foundations through data, connectivity, and traceability. Speed and uptime drive adoption, while cost and integration remain key hurdles. AI and smart packaging are emerging next steps.
Read the full annual outlook report on Packaging World.
Unpacking Trends and Challenges in Pharma Manufacturing: Healthcare Packaging
What are some of the current trends for end users and manufactures in the pharmaceutical industry?
Editors Liz Cuneo and Bri Guntz sit down with Rebecca Marquez, Director of Custom Research at PMMI. They discuss the Business Intelligence Team's latest report covering increasing connectivity, e-commerce, and regulatory challenges.
Innovación en empaques, cómo protegerla y multiplicar su valor: Mundo Expo Pack
La propiedad intelectual es una herramienta de crecimiento. En este episodio revelamos cómo aplicarla estratégicamente desde I+D para fortalecer la innovación en empaques, proteger desarrollos y asegurar la proyección de las marcas en el mercado.
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A&Z Pharmaceutical Cuts Blending Cycles with Rotary Batch Mixing: ProFood World
What did a nutraceutical company do to keep up with increasing demand for its health and wellness supplements?
A&Z Pharmaceutical replaced traditional V-cone blending on the new line with rotary batch mixing—cutting blending times by more than 90% while maintaining strict uniformity and GMP requirements.
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r.World Keeps Single-Use Cups Out from Landfills: Packaging World
How does r.World prove that reuse at scale works?
Senior Editor, Anne Marie Mohan, sits down with Michael Martin, founder and CEO of r.World. They discuss how durable, reusable serveware, local wash hubs, and a data-driven system enable r.World to provide closed-loop environments with an eco-friendly and operationally efficient reusable foodservice packaging program.
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Balancing Sustainability and Sterility: Healthcare Packaging
What does a risk-based path forward for healthcare packaging look like?
This podcast episode shares insights from the SPMC (Sterilization Packaging Manufacturers Council) on a risk-based sustainability assessment model grounded in regulatory compliance and patient safety.
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El caso del empaque de azúcar orgánica Providencia: Mundo Expo Pack
Ingenio Providencia transformó un millón de bolsas hacia un empaque monomaterial 100 % apto para reciclar. En Through the Line analizamos este caso de ingeniería aplicada para lograr reciclabilidad sin perder productividad, calidad ni impacto en anaquel.
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Water Reuse at Food and Dairy Plants: ProFood World
Is water recycling in food and dairy plants viable?
Options for dairy and food plants include water reuse solutions through reverse osmosis and membrane bioreactors or monitoring offtake to water/wastewater facilities. Sustainability programs may have driven the first wave of these projects, but food producers are now leaning on data analytics tools to get more approvals.
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2026 Workforce Annual Outlook Report: Packaging World
How are CPGS shifting recruitment strategies and training investments in 2026?
Editors Sean Riley and Casey Flanagan sit down to discus why hiring remains difficult, with most CPGs noting hiring challenges across skill levels. They talk about how these CPGs are changing their approach, shifting toward network-based recruitment options, investing more in leadership training, and relying on temporary labor.
Read the full annual outlook report on Packaging World.
Here's Why the IV Market is Booming: Healthcare Packaging
What is causing the rapid expansion of the U.S. IV bag market?
The U.S. IV bags market is projected to double in value by 2033 due to a rise in chronic diseases and the popularity of wellness hydration spas. This growth is accompanied by a critical industry shift toward non-PVC materials as healthcare providers seek to eliminate risks associated with Phthalates and microplastics. Despite optimistic projections, manufacturers must navigate hurdles like supply chain vulnerabilities and rigorous FDA regulatory standards to ensure product safety.
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Robótica con rostro humano y el caso pionero de Griffith Food: Mundo Expo Pack
Descubra cómo Griffith Foods transformó su planta en Antioquia con robótica
colaborativa, logrando eficiencia, seguridad y bienestar sin perder su esencia
humana. En este episodio de Through the Line, exploramos un caso pionero que
redefine la automatización en la industria alimentaria latinoamericana.
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AI's Role in Food Inspection: ProFood World
What does real world applications of AI in food and beverage applications look like?
To better understand the current role, limitations, and outlook of AI in food inspection, ProFood World reached out to inspection system suppliers Eagle Product Inspection, METTLER TOLEDO, and ProSpection Solutions.
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ICIS Explains Why the PCR Market is at a Crossroads: Packaging World
What is really driving the gap between available recycled resin supply and actual market demand?
Senior Editor Anne Marie Mohan sits down with Andrea Bassetti, Americas Team Lead - Plastics Recycling at ICIS at the 2026 Plastics Recycling Conference. They discuss the complexities of recycled resin supply and demand, and how legislation like EPR could stabilize future demand for post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials.
Life in the Supply Chain Post-DSCSA Implementation: Healthcare Packaging
Will integrated packaging data be enough to overcome drug traceability vulnerabilities?
This episode explore the technological landscape of the pharmaceutical supply chain following the full implementation of the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA).
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Pacto por los Plásticos, el ecodiseño debe salir del laboratorio: Mundo Expo Pack
En la red global del Pacto por los Plásticos, América Latina sobresalió con un estudio que evaluó envases frente a la infraestructura real de reciclaje. El resultado: nuevas pistas para diseñar materiales, etiquetas y formatos que funcionan fuera del laboratorio.
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Primera IA exclusiva para la industria de empaques: Mundo Expo Pack
¿Puede una IA entender realmente las complejidades del empaque en América
Latina? IE 5.0 demuestra que sí. Conozca todo sobre la plataforma creada en Brasil
por Fabio Mestriner y Carlos Eduardo Raya, que cuenta con datos curados,
supervisión humana y criterio experto.
Este es un episodio generado por inteligencia artificial. Lea el artículo completo en Mundo Expo Pack.
What MAHA Means for Food Manufacturers: ProFood World
What are the biggest FDA compliance challenges facing food and beverage manufacturers today?
Editor-in-Chief Derrick Teal sits down with David Lennarz, President of Registrar Corp, to discuss why understanding evolving regulations is critical. Ensuring proper supplier verification programs is essential. Even staying ahead of potential changes to ingredient approvals and food safety rules can significantly impact operations and innovation.
2026 Automation Annual Outlook Report: Packaging World
How are CPGS approaching automation in 2026?
Editors Sean Riley and Casey Flanagan sit down to discuss why companies are turning to automation to solve labor constraints and throughput demands while simultaneously grappling with higher costs and internal alignment challenges.
Read the full annual outlook report on Packaging World.
What to Expect at the 2026 Packaging Recycling Summit
Packaging World Editors Anne Marie Mohan and Matt Reynolds discuss the upcoming Packaging Recycling Summit. They talk about brands currently doing the work: from navigating EPR, what to expect with film recyclability, and PCR mandates.
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What to Expect at the 2026 Packaging Recycling Summit
Packaging World Editors Anne Marie Mohan and Matt Reynolds discuss the upcoming Packaging Recycling Summit. They talk about brands currently doing the work: from navigating EPR, what to expect with film recyclability, and PCR mandates.
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2026 Healthcare Annual Outlook Report: Healthcare Packaging
What’s in store for pharmaceutical manufacturers in 2026 and beyond?
Editors Liz Cuneo and Joseph Derr sit down to discuss key findings from the Healthcare Annual Outlook Report. They provide insight into how packaging innovations, regulatory pressures, and market dynamics are shaping the future of healthcare delivery.
Download the 2026 Annual Outlook Report on Packaging World.
Liderazgo femenino y nuevas generaciones que marcan la diferencia: Mundo Expo Pack
Melina Avecilla, coordinadora de Empaques en Beiersdorf, y Grissel Parra, subdirectora de Empaques en Tiendas 3 B, revelan cómo el liderazgo femenino y las nuevas generaciones están redefiniendo la industria del empaque en Latinoamérica.
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Strategies for Workforce Engagement: ProFood World
What are the best ways food and beverage manufacturers can improve workforce engagement on the frontlines?
Prioritizing recruitment and onboarding are paramount when it comes to workforce engagement. Closing the skills gaps is important. Providing the right training programs are necessary. Even implementing emerging technologies like AI can make an impact.
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Danone’s Strategy to Build a Circular Packaging System: Packaging World
How does Danone balance sustainability goals with operational needs like food safety, shelf life, and manufacturing performance?
Paul Jenkins, Managing Director of ThePackHub, and Kory Nook, VP of Packaging Innovation and R&D at Danone, sit down to discuss how Danone is balancing recyclability, product performance, and consumer experience.
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Transitioning Toward Ultra-Low and Cryogenic Temperatures for Advanced Therapies: Healthcare Packaging
How are pharmaceutical logistics evolving to meet ultra-low and cryogenic temperature demands?
Advanced and personalized therapies are pushing the industry beyond traditional cold chain methods toward safer phase change materials and direct-to-consumer capabilities. To ensure sustainability, transparency, and patient safety, companies are adopting recyclable packaging, reusable shipping solutions, and real-time digital monitoring with predictive AI to build a smarter, zero-error supply chain for sensitive biological products.
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Reducción de masa y transición a resina reciclada en Latinoamérica: Mundo Expo Pack
Nivea optimizó sus envases para sus geles de ducha, reduciendo 11% de masa e integrando 100% resina PCR. Gracias a pigmentos detectables (NIR) y refuerzo estructural, ahorran 515 toneladas de CO2 al año.
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Using the Right Data at the Right Time: ProFood World
What makes data useful?
Smart data use isn’t about having the biggest system—it’s about having a mindset that prioritizes relevance, actionability, and consistency. And in today’s climate of tighter budgets and leaner teams, that mindset is more valuable than ever.
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2026 Sustainability Annual Outlook Report: Packaging World
How has CPG's tone on sustainability shifted in 2026?
Editors Anne Marie Mohan and Matt Reynolds sit down to discuss how paper continued to dominate, the rapid rise of recyclable monomaterial plastics, and how expanding extended producer responsibility (EPR) frameworks are redefining packaging strategies in 2026.
Read the full annual outlook report on Packaging World.
Kite Pharma Addresses Global Labeling Challenges: Healthcare Packaging
How are cell therapy manufacturers navigating pharmaceutical labeling?
As therapies become increasingly personalized and global regulatory requirements evolve, the role of packaging and labeling teams has expanded far beyond simple content placement. For cell therapy manufacturers such as Kite Pharma, where every product is made for a single patient, labeling becomes a critical safety and traceability tool.
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Así Danone le da una segunda vida a sus tapas de yogur: Mundo Expo Pack
En este episodio analizamos la Corcholata Danone, una innovación mexicana que
transforma tapas de yogur infantil en un sistema de juego modular y coleccionable, como parte de una estrategia de sostenibilidad y optimización de costos aplicada a gran escala.
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Stampede Culinary Partners Transforms from Bare Bones to an Advanced Facility: ProFood World
What does the process of modernization from bare structure to an advanced and flexible prepared-protein plant look like?
Editors Derrick Teal and Casey Flanagan sit down to discuss a recent visit to Stampede's New Mexico plant. Teal talks about how the facility was engineered for both food safety and operational efficiency. The team began by dividing the plant into separate raw and cooked zones with the ovens placed in the middle, serving as the dividing line.
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US Plastics Pact Targets Flexible Film Waste: Packaging World
How can brands help advance circularity for film and flexible packaging?
Senior Editor, Anne Marie Mohan, sits down with U.S. Plastics Pact Interim Executive Director Crystal Bayliss at the 2026 Plastics Recycling Conference. They discuss how the Pact’s new framework aims to align design, collection, and end-market demand and why brand action will be critical to scaling flexible film circularity.
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Biologica's Women’s Health Essentials in Packs Designed for Every Hormonal Stage: Healthcare Packaging
How does package design correlate to consistency in consumption of supplements?
Biologica, a women’s health company, has launched with a suite of stage-specific daily essentials packed in recyclable tins. Each tin is designed to be displayed, featuring a unique Greco/Roman-inspired relief for each hormonal stage. Inside the artistic tins are 30 single-serve powder sachets, which are made from paper with a thin plastic layer and internal foil that protects the potency of the supplement.
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