What's Up with Packaging - the 42nd Best Packaging Podcast

Hosted by David Holliday

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Packaging touches everyone every day. In the What's Up With Packaging podcast, we examine how packaging is changing and essential issues such as sustainability, legislation, compliance and more.

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October 7, 2025Episode 264 min

Introducing the New HP ThermaCore

The ThermaCore system from HP is part of a new generation of thermal inkjet (TIJ) systems that bring new functionality to the technology. Ideal for brands that need to print the new GS1 Digital Link and other 2D barcodes on their packaging as part of the migration to 2D barcodes project - Sunrise 2027, I had the opportunity to get a little hands-on experience with this new product at Pack Expo Las Vegas. Also, thank you to Bao Nguyen of HP for his insights.

September 10, 2025Episode 253 min

Pack Expo Las Vegas with Janice and David

We are going to be covering Pack Expo 20025 in Las Vegas. Assuming, of course, that Janice doesn't get arrested!

July 16, 2025Episode 247 min

Shipping Case Barcodes - inkjet or Labels?

Many companies need to print barcodes on their shipping cases.Which is the best technology to use? Inkjet or print and apply labeling?Janice (the AI Personal Assistant) and David discuss this topic.

March 10, 2025Episode 237 min

The Best Printer for GS1 Sunrise 2027

What is the best technology for adding the new GS1 2D barcodes to your packaging?In this week's podcast, Janice (the AI personal Assistant) and David discuss some applications and which print technology will likely be a good solution.

March 3, 2025Episode 226 min

How Will Trump Tarrifs Affect Packaging?

Love or hate the idea, the packaging industry (like everyone else) will have to contend with the new Trump trade tariffs. In this episode, David and Janice (the AI Personal Assistant) discuss this issue.

February 25, 2025Episode 216 min

The Trend of Labelless PET Bottles for Water Packaging

In this episode, Janice (the AI Personal Assistant) and I discuss the trend of labelless (or label-free) packaging for water bottles.

February 17, 2025Episode 208 min

Q&A: Who Wins With Sunrise 2027

GS1's Sunrise 2027 2D barcode migration will have an impact on brands, retailers and on consumers.Who will it actually be good for?

February 11, 2025Episode 191 min

Late-Stage Customization

Late-Stage Customization can help businesses to reduce inventory costs. By customizing packaging late in the process, companies can avoid managing inventories of pre-printed packaging materials.With late-stage customization, either blank or generically printed materials are ordered that will be customized right on the packaging line.LSC can help businesses improve their speed in the market. By customizing packaging quickly and easily, companies can bring new products to market more rapidly or respond to changes in customer demand more quickly.https://packagingnews.net/can-late-stage-customization-help-your-business/

February 8, 2025Episode 183 min

The P&G Greenwashing Lawsuit

A recent lawsuit accuses consumer products giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) of greenwashing and deceiving consumers with regard to how wood pulp is sourced for its Charmin paper products range.

February 6, 2025Episode 1710 min

Size Does Matter

Is your company looking to adopt the new GS1 2D barcodes for the Sunrise 2027 program?If so, one thing you’ll need to address is the size of the barcodes you print on your packages—especially if you use the GS1 Digital Link format, which can contain a lot of data.