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Welcome to another episode of The SNEED-CAST! This episode delves deep into the critical topic of environmental sustainability, with a particular focus on start-ups, small companies, and industry influencers. Our goal is to demystify Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and examine its profound impact on businesses of various scales. We are joined by Michelle Carver and Lydia Geddes of Lorax EPI who share the expertise in all things EPR to help us understand how current and future regulations may impact all businesses.

Welcome to the latest edition of SNEED-CAST, where insightful discussions meet industry expertise. In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Tom Newmaster from FORCEpkg, delving into the nuanced debate sparked by ABInBev's recent Bud Light packaging design. This episode thoughtfully examines ABInBev's strategic oversights, underscores the criticality of ensuring promotions resonate with core company values, and imparts invaluable wisdom for startups and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies aiming to skillfully navigate the complexities of controversial marketing campaigns without falling into common traps. Tom is a seasoned professional in the packaging industry with over 30 years of experience across various roles, including head of new business development, COO, art director, and designer. In 2017, he founded FORCEpkg, a design and branding firm that emphasizes collaboration and mobility. Before FORCEpkg, he co-owned WFM from 1998-2016, working with many challenger brands to develop branding and packaging solutions. His work has earned him and his companies recognition in major publications and over 50 design awards.  You can learn more about Tom and FORCEpkg at forcepkg.com

In this installment of the SNEED-CAST, our hosts Alexa Marmolejo and Ken Mogensen, VP of Marketing and Sales, dive into the world of date coding technology for secondary packaging. They offer a comprehensive overview of packaging types, with a special emphasis on secondary packaging. They explore various printing technologies used on these packages, including direct printing methods like the valve jet (drop on demand), thermal inkjet, and high-resolution systems utilizing Xaar or Trident printheads, in addition to labeling techniques. This discussion builds upon a previous episode that focused on primary packaging.

Join us as we delve into the technologies of date coding for primary packaging with Alexa and Ken on this episode of The SNEED-CAST! The discuss the differences between the most popular technologies used such as continuous inkjet, thermal inkjet, laser engraving and more! Make sure to follow us on all podcast platforms! Learn more about date coding: https://sneedcoding.com/

SNEED-CAST Industry Update is brought to you by the SNEED-PACK® line of Powder Filling Machines. Learn more by clicking this link: https://sneedcoding.com/collections/p... Thanks for joining us for another episode of SNEED-CAST; the show where we’re keeping you up to date with the ever changing world of manufacturing, processing, packaging, coding and so much more. Today we’ll be discussing topics ranging from the investing in solar powered agriculture robots, Texas ranchers revamping their beef supply practices, taking steps to ending global plastic pollution, and finally protecting the brewing industry from climate change. Articles: 1) Aigen Raises $12M for Solar-Powered Agriculture Robots - www.foodmanufacturing.com/facility/news/22878945/aigen-raises-12m-for-solarpowered-agriculture-robots? 2) Texas Rancher Aims to Make Beef Easier on the Planet - www.foodmanufacturing.com/facility/news/22879611/texas-rancher-aims-to-make-beef-easier-on-the-planet? 3) Talks Advance for Landmark Treaty to End Global Plastic Pollution - www.foodmanufacturing.com/packaging/news/22879199/talks-advance-for-landmark-treaty-to-end-global-plastic-pollution? 4) How Researchers, Farmers & Brewers Want to Safeguard Beer Against Climate Change - www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22879104/how-researchers-farmers-brewers-want-to-safeguard-beer-against-climate-change?

Thanks for joining us for another episode of SNEED-CAST; the show where we’re keeping you up to date with the ever changing world of manufacturing, processing, packaging, coding and so much more. Today we’ll be discussing topics ranging from the unemployment rates dropping, to finding better ways to deal with food waste, to making the switch to greener energy, and finally revamping some outdated FDA regulations and practices.   Articles: 1) U.S. Adds a Surprisingly Strong 517K Jobs - https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/lab... 2) USDA Invests Millions in Compost Projects, Food Waste Reduction - https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/sup... 3) Flexible Packaging Powerhouse Switches to Solar Power - https://www.packagingdigest.com/flexi... 4) FDA Revamping its Foods Program - https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/saf...

Thanks for joining us for another episode of SNEED-CAST; the show where we’re keeping you up to date with the ever changing world of manufacturing, processing, packaging, coding and so much more. Today we’ll be discussing topics ranging from Kraft implementing more sustainable packaging, to spies among the innovative plant meat industry, to fighting deforestation, to increasing sustainability in the bone broth industry, and finally, we’ll be ending our segment by asking a new brew why it crossed the road. Articles: 1) Kraft announces major change to iconic product packaging: ‘900,000 pounds of plastic waste annually’ - www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/kraft-announces-major-change-to-iconic-product-packaging-900-000-pounds-of-plastic-waste-annually/ar-AA14CzA3?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=f2e2e3008bd545cc8f5485822418a88e&ei=63 2) Impossible Foods Accused of Spying on Plant-Based Meat Rival - www.foodmanufacturing.com/video/video/22863203/impossible-foods-accused-of-spying-on-plantbased-meat-rival? 3) New Law Bans Products that Fuel Deforestation - www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22862044/new-law-bans-products-that-fuel-deforestation? 4) Chicken Titan Launches New Beer - www.foodmanufacturing.com/video/video/22862397/chicken-titan-launches-new-beer

SNEED-CAST Industry Update is brought to you by the SNEED-PACK® line of Case Sealers. Learn more by clicking this link: https://sneedcoding.com/collections/s... Thanks for joining us for another episode of SNEED-CAST; the show where we’re keeping you up to date with the ever changing world of manufacturing, processing, packaging, coding and so much more. Today we’ll be discussing topics ranging from building an affordable community in California to expanding access to beef grading to analyzing the economic bright side as inflation slows, and finally investing in treating fracking wastewater. Articles: 1) After Stealthily Snapping Up Farmland, Silicon Valley Billionaires Seek Approval for New City - www.foodmanufacturing.com/capital-investment/news/22884677/after-stealthily-snapping-up-farmland-silicon-valley-billionaires-seek-approval-for-new-city? 2) Pilot Program Aims to Expand Access to Beef Grading, Certification - www.foodmanufacturing.com/labeling/news/22884811/pilot-program-aims-to-expand-access-to-beef-grading-certification? 3) Economic Outlook Brightens as Inflation Slows, Wages Outpace Prices - www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22884923/economic-outlook-brightens-as-inflation-slows-wages-outpace-prices? 4) New Mexico Governor Proposes $500 Million to Treat Fracking Wastewater - www.foodmanufacturing.com/facility/news/22884778/new-mexico-governor-proposes-500-million-to-treat-fracking-wastewater?

SNEED-CAST Industry Update is brought to you by the SNEED-PACK® line of VFFS Machines. Learn more by clicking this link: https://sneedcoding.com/collections/v... Thanks for joining us for another episode of SNEED-CAST; the show where we’re keeping you up to date with the ever changing world of manufacturing, processing, packaging, coding and so much more. Today we’ll be discussing topics ranging from McDonald’s preparing to launch CosMc’s to Danone making the effort to combat and reduce methane emissions to Elopak announcing its first U.S. manufacturing plant and finally, agriculture innovations receiving $9 billion dollars in investments. Articles: 1) McDonald's Tests New Chain Amid Global Expansion - www.foodmanufacturing.com/consumer-trends/news/22881227/mcdonalds-tests-new-chain-amid-global-expansion? 2) Danone Joins Global Methane Hub Accelerator - www.foodmanufacturing.com/facility/news/22880523/danone-joins-global-methane-hub-accelerator? 3) Elopak Announces 1st U.S. Manufacturing Plant - www.foodmanufacturing.com/capital-investment/news/22881235/elopak-announces-1st-us-manufacturing-plant? 4) U.S., UAE-Backed Initiative Announces Another $9B for Agricultural Innovation - www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22881585/us-uaebacked-initiative-announces-another-9b-for-agricultural-innovation?