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Packaging Perspectives Podcast

Packaging Perspectives Podcast

Hosted by www.packagingstrategies.com

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Episodes

94

Latest episode

Aug 2026

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EN-US

About the show

Welcome to Packaging Perspectives podcasts. You’re a reader of the Packaging Group brand magazines; now become a listener. The Packaging Perspectives channel provides you with industry news, innovations and engaging interviews that keep you up-to-date, informed, and entertained. Each episode features expert packaging professionals interviewed by editors of the Packaging Group. Scroll down and click an episode to listen. It will automatically begin in the player below.Available on  |

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August 6, 202631 min

Packaging M&A: A Look at First-Half 2026 and Beyond

Hardly a week goes by without Packaging Strategies reporting on a merger or acquisition in the sector. However, when we want to put packaging M&A into perspective and get a bird’s-eye view and understand some of the subtle nuances, we often turn to John Hart, Managing Director of PMCF Investment Banking. He recently sat down with us to discuss packaging M&A so far in 2026.

July 14, 20268 min

Nutrition Focus Inspires WK Kellogg Co Cereal Packages

Cereal is a popular food in the United States, with 50 million boxes sold each week. Many consumers, however, are unaware of its nutritional benefits like fiber, protein, and essential vitamins. To highlight these advantages, WK Kellogg Co. has redesigned its packaging. We spoke with Doug VanDeVelde, Chief Growth Officer at WK Kellogg Co., about the new SPOONS on-pack nutrition framework.

July 6, 202614 min

Helping Brands Tackle the EPR Data Challenge

Sahar Mehrabzadeh and Sara Lowe of Bay Cities share how the company is helping retailers and brands achieve compliance with California’s SB 54 and other state-level Extended Producer Responsibility programs.

May 28, 202622 min

Combating Rising Plastic Costs with Pallet Solutions

North American resin costs have soared to historic highs, with no clear end in sight. Ric Lee of Atlantic Packaging suggests that the fix to the plastic price crisis starts on the pallet.

May 19, 202624 min

Packaging EPR’s 2026 Reality Check

Arithmetic is simple. Compliance is not. We recently sat down with Anna Kendall of Ernst & Young LLP to discuss the challenges of meeting both imminent and long-term EPR mandates, including a coordinated May 31 reporting deadline across six states.

February 25, 202611 min

Expanding Brands from Direct-to-Consumer into Retail

In this interview, Dan Gladden of Interact Brands shares a textbook case of successfully shepherding a direct-to-consumer brand onto retail shelves.

February 19, 202625 min

World Packaging Organisation’s Outlook for 2026

In this interview, WPO President Luciana Pellegrino shares some of the initiatives that the organization will be undertaking in 2026.

February 4, 20266 min

How Food Delivery Put Xampla’s Morro Through Its Paces

In this interview, Sam Walker, Head of Sales & Business Development for Xampla, explains how food delivery tested the mettle of its PFAS- and plastic-free Morro Coatings.

December 23, 202515 min

How Coatings Are Contributing to Sustainable Packaging

We recently spoke to Jim Garvey, Vice President of Coatings at INX International (left), and David Zamarin, CEO of DetraPel (right), to discuss how the latest coating technologies improve packaging functionality while simultaneously addressing sustainability. Sponsored by INX International

November 26, 202512 min

Tapping AI for Reusable Container Management

Justin Newell of INFORM North America explains how major international firms are using AI to get reusable containers to where they are most needed in a cost-efficient manner.

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