What Food and Beverage Manufacturing Can Expect in 2026: 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 episode. Read the full featured article on ProFood World.

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 Packaging 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 ProFood World.

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 Outlook Report on Packaging World.

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 Healthcare Packaging.

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.