unPACKed with PMMI

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Aug 2026

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We share the latest packaging and processing industry insights, research and innovations to help you advance your business. Search for unPACKed with PMMI en español, our new podcast created by and for the Latin American market!

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August 19, 2026Episode 21616 min

Walking the Floor with Purpose: A Veteran Attendee's Guide to PACK EXPO

Ahead of PACK EXPO International, Charles Weinberg, CEO of MSI Express, shares his team's proven playbook for tackling the show floor. From pre-show homework and vendor meetings to sending mechanics to scout new technology firsthand. He also digs into the automation, robotics, and AI trends reshaping the packaging industry that attendees should watch for on the floor this year. See more innovation in packaging and processing at PACK EXPO International than anywhere else! It’s the show that defines where the industry is headed, with the solutions that define where your business can go. Discover state-of-the-art packaging technology, processing equipment, new materials, sustainable solutions, supply chain resources and more. You’ll walk away with innovative solutions to challenges, big and small. Register at packexpointernational.com. Register for PACK EXPO International today!

August 12, 2026Episode 21515 min

[EXHIBITOR EDITION] Winning the Trade Show Game at PACK EXPO International

In this special exhibitor edition of unPACKed, trade show expert and President of Competitive Edge, Jefferson Davis, joins the podcast to share what separates winning exhibitors from the rest at PACK EXPO International, starting with a simple framework for identifying the right people to target. He also covers practical tactics for pre-show outreach and booth strategy, including why authentic conversations and hands-on experiences matter most to attendees. Register for PACK EXPO International today!

August 5, 2026Episode 21418 min

The State of Trade: Tariffs, USMCA, and Manufacturing's Path Forward

In this episode, Founder and Chief Trade Strategist of TradeMoves LLC, Shawn Jarosz, joins the podcast to share the newest tariff updates and what they mean for the packaging and processing industry. From evolving U.S. trade policy and USMCA negotiations to the latest developments with Canada and China, she explains what manufacturers should expect and how PMMI is helping the industry navigate a rapidly changing trade landscape. See more innovation in packaging and processing at PACK EXPO International than anywhere else! It’s the show that defines where the industry is headed, with the solutions that define where your business can go. Discover state-of-the-art packaging technology, processing equipment, new materials, sustainable solutions, supply chain resources and more. You’ll walk away with innovative solutions to challenges, big and small. Register at packexpointernational.com. Register for PACK EXPO International today!

July 22, 2026Episode 21314 min

People Over Process: Leadership Lessons from the Cockpit

Nicole Malachowski flew F-15Es in combat, led the Thunderbirds, and advised the White House over a 21-year Air Force career, and her take on leadership isn't what you'd expect. She joins the pod and breaks down why vulnerability, not authority, builds high-performing teams, and how to lead people through constant change. Catch her full keynote at the Packaging and Processing Women’s Leadership Network (PPWLN) Breakfast at PACK EXPO International this October. packexpointernational.com/pod See more innovation in packaging and processing at PACK EXPO International than anywhere else! It’s the show that defines where the industry is headed, with the solutions that define where your business can go. Discover state-of-the-art packaging technology, processing equipment, new materials, sustainable solutions, supply chain resources and more. You’ll walk away with innovative solutions to challenges, big and small. Register at packexpointernational.com. Register for PACK EXPO International today!

July 8, 202616 min

[Re-Release] Are Your Competitors Out-Marketing You?

In our 200th episode, we talked with Manufacturing Happy Hour host Chris Luecke about what authentic marketing looks like for manufacturers today. We covered how small teams can create consistent, meaningful content without overcomplicating it and why platforms like LinkedIn still matter. The episode also explores how digital engagement can lead to stronger real-world connections. Originally released March 2026. See more innovation in packaging and processing at PACK EXPO International than anywhere else! It’s the show that defines where the industry is headed, with the solutions that define where your business can go. Discover state-of-the-art packaging technology, processing equipment, new materials, sustainable solutions, supply chain resources and more. You’ll walk away with innovative solutions to challenges, big and small. Register at packexpointernational.com. Register for PACK EXPO International today!

July 1, 2026Episode 21111 min

[EXHIBITOR EDITION] Connecting Students, Schools, and Industry Through PACK EXPO

In this episode, PMMI’s Director of Workforce Development, Kate Torrence, shares how our approach to workforce development has shifted from supporting today's workforce to cultivating tomorrow's. She discusses the programs, partnerships, and PACK EXPO initiatives that give students a firsthand look at careers in packaging and manufacturing while also providing companies with access to the next generation of talent. Register for PACK EXPO International today!

June 24, 2026Episode 21013 min

The Ingredients of Industry Growth: What the State of the Industry Report Reveals

Consumer preferences, from high-protein foods to viral grocery trends, are reshaping the food and beverage processing industry in unexpected ways. In today's episode, we chat with Vanessa Lopez from Interact Analysis to explore the key findings from PMMI's first Food & Beverage Processing Industry Report. Learn more about the technologies, market forces, and investment trends driving the sector forward. See more innovation in packaging and processing at PACK EXPO International than anywhere else! It’s the show that defines where the industry is headed, with the solutions that define where your business can go. Discover state-of-the-art packaging technology, processing equipment, new materials, sustainable solutions, supply chain resources and more. You’ll walk away with innovative solutions to challenges, big and small. Register at packexpointernational.com. Register for PACK EXPO International today!

June 10, 2026Episode 20918 min

[Re-Release] Automation = Opportunity: How Robots Create More Careers

Jake Hall, The Manufacturing Millennial, is back in the feed — and this conversation is just as relevant as ever. Jake breaks down why outdated perceptions of manufacturing are holding the industry back, how robots are saving jobs rather than replacing them, and what companies can do to attract the next generation of talent. Originally released August 2025. See more innovation in packaging and processing at PACK EXPO International than anywhere else! It’s the show that defines where the industry is headed, with the solutions that define where your business can go. Discover state-of-the-art packaging technology, processing equipment, new materials, sustainable solutions, supply chain resources and more. You’ll walk away with innovative solutions to challenges, big and small. Register at packexpointernational.com. Register for PACK EXPO International today!

May 27, 2026Episode 20813 min

The Economic Trends Every Business Should Watch

In this episode, we break down economic trends shaping businesses with economist Lauren Saidel-Baker. From inflation and labor shortages to AI and productivity, she shares what companies should really be watching over the next few years and why growth alone doesn’t guarantee success. See more innovation in packaging and processing at PACK EXPO International than anywhere else! It’s the show that defines where the industry is headed, with the solutions that define where your business can go. Discover state-of-the-art packaging technology, processing equipment, new materials, sustainable solutions, supply chain resources and more. You’ll walk away with innovative solutions to challenges, big and small. Register at packexpointernational.com. Register for PACK EXPO International today!

May 20, 2026Episode 20716 min

[EXHIBITOR EDITION] The Human Advantage: Why Trade Shows Matter

In this special Exhibitor Edition episode, we sit down with Chief Editor of Packaging World, Matt Reynolds, and Director of Custom Research at PMMI, Rebecca Marquez, to explore why trade shows matter in an AI-driven world, and how businesses are balancing automation, workforce challenges, sustainability pressures, and ROI in a rapidly changing market. Register for PACK EXPO International today!