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How to Make the Most of an OpX Work Product: Spectrum Brands' Story
Learn how leaders at Spectrum Brands used the OpX “Voices of Women in Packaging and Processing” work product as a springboard for team development, and what other CPGs can learn from their approach.
September 29, 2025
Workforce
Automation & Digital Transformation
Humanoid Robots in Packaging Part 2: Cautious Curiosity Among CPGs
Some CPGs are evaluating humanoid robots as an automation solution, but interest isn’t translating to adoption quite yet in part two of this three-part series exploring the potential for humanoid robots in packaging and processing.
September 25, 2025
Automation & Digital Transformation
Humanoid Robots in Packaging Part 1: Continuous Upgrades, Some Industry Adoption
Humanoid robot technology has advanced quickly since
Packaging World
first covered it in 2023. In the first of this three-part series revisiting humanoid robots as a potential packaging labor solution, we hear from suppliers about their latest advancements, industry deployments, and vision for the technology’s future.
September 16, 2025
Workforce
Fact or Fiction: Gen Z in Manufacturing, Training Program ROI, and More
Lisa Rathburn, Vice President of Operations at The Marzetti Company, breaks down workforce myths versus realities in this short clip, covering everything from Gen Z’s interest in factory jobs to whether pay alone drives retention.
September 19, 2025
Podcasts
Through the Line
Podcast: Training and Development in the Age of Automation
Automation isn’t replacing people; it’s freeing them. But for companies to realize the full benefits of this evolution, they must commit to one essential principle: continuous training and upskilling.
September 17, 2025
Workforce
Improving Worker Retention in Food Production
Lisa Rathburn, Vice President of Operations at The Marzetti Company, explains a few reasons workers may leave a job at a food production plant, and what companies can do to address these factors.
September 12, 2025
Packaging Equipment & Materials
Selig Group Announces New GM, Americas and Leadership Reorganization
Selig Group
Selig Group appoints Shyam Kotak as the vice president and general manager of Americas, along with expanded roles for existing leaders Andre Oliveira and David Griffin.
September 11, 2025
Podcasts
Through the Line
Podcast: Sargento’s Product Development and Manufacturing Work Together
Casey Flanagan, Associate Editor with ProFood World, sits down with Rod Hogan, Senior Vice President - Innovations at Sargento to discuss how working with manufacturing from the earliest stages of development meets consumer expectations, retailer needs, and the company’s own business goals.
September 10, 2025
Workforce
Sargento’s Product Development and Manufacturing Work Together for New Natural Cheese
Working with manufacturing from the earliest stages of development meets consumer expectations, retailer needs, and the company’s own business goals.
September 8, 2025
Workforce
How Training can Boost Employee Engagement in Food Production
Stronger training in food and beverage production means treating it like a priority, not an extra task. Lisa Rathburn, VP of Operations at the Marzetti Company, shares strategies to build skills, engage workers, and prepare teams for long-term success.
September 5, 2025
Podcasts
Through the Line
Podcast: Bridging the Generational Knowledge Gap
Companies must not only implement systems and programs that facilitate knowledge transfer but also create an environment where all employees feel valued and supported. Some strategies for this transfer are mentorship programs, digital documentation, and modern training technologies.
September 3, 2025
Workforce
D&F Equipment Sales Announces Senior Vice President Adam Walker and Vice President of Service & Installation Joey Knott
D&F Equipment Sales, Inc.
Longtime leaders of the company transition into new roles, positioning D&F Equipment Sales for growth and increased service to the food processing industry.
August 29, 2025
Workforce
Filling the Workforce Gap in Packaging and Processing
No production line can run without the people to support it. Lisa Rathburn, Vice President of Operations at the Marzetti Company, explores why food and beverage manufacturers are struggling to hire workers, what they can do to close the gap, and how to build a future-ready workforce.
August 29, 2025
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