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In this episode of Beyond the Shelf: The Product & Packaging Podcast, Laura Foti chats with Shelia Millar, of Keller and Heckman LLC. Sheila leads Keller and Heckman’s consumer protection regulatory practices and brings deep experience to a range of public policy and regulatory matters, including advertising and promotions, sustainability and environmental claims, connected products, privacy, cybersecurity, and product safety. She counsels United States (U.S.) and international businesses on compliance questions and processes, represents them in regulatory enforcement matters, and advocates on their behalf before federal and state legislative and regulatory bodies.
In this episode, Sheila highlights the challenges companies face with inconsistent regulations and emphasizes the importance of substantiating advertising claims to avoid allegations of greenwashing. Sheila advises companies to leverage trade associations for information tracking and emphasizes the need for data collection and continuous monitoring in making sustainable claims. The conversation touches on extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws, packaging regulations, consumer education, and the complexities of balancing environmental goals with practical considerations like food safety.
You can connect with Sheila at [email protected] or connect with her on LinkedIn.
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In this episode of Beyond the Shelf: The Product & Packaging Podcast, Laura Foti chats with Kitty Dowgert, Senior Manager of Specification Program at Taylor Farms, about making data-driven decisions for product development and more sustainable packaging.
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In this episode of Beyond the Shelf: The Product & Packaging Podcast, Laura Foti chats with Paul Nowak, Executive Director of GreenBlue, about the organization's efforts in advancing sustainable practices through education and collaboration.
Paul shares insights on GreenBlue's mission to accelerate a just and sustainable materials economy, highlighting their key programs like Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC) and How2Recycle. He discusses the challenges and opportunities posed by Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws, emphasizing the importance of managing packaging data for compliance. Paul also touches on future trends in packaging sustainability, such as paperization and advanced recycling technologies. Additionally, he underscores the significance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in driving innovative solutions for sustainability challenges. The conversation concludes with Paul's advice to choose courage over fear and take actionable steps towards sustainability goals while leveraging strategic partnerships.
To learn more about GreenBlue and its programs, click here or connect with Paul on LinkedIn.
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In this episode of Beyond the Shelf: The Product & Packaging Podcast, Laura Foti chats with Dan Felton, Executive Director of AMERIPEN. In this episode, they discuss AMERIPEN's role in policy and advocacy for the packaging industry, emphasizing material inclusiveness. Felton highlights several regulatory challenges facing packaging today, particularly extended producer responsibility (EPR), which has gained traction in the US due to increased packaging usage during COVID-19 and heightened global focus on environmental sustainability. He underscores the importance of collaborative efforts across various stakeholders—from recyclers to brand owners—to address these challenges effectively. The conversation also touches on how state-level complexities in recycling regulations can pose additional hurdles and why it's crucial for industry experts to engage with policymakers to ensure informed decisions are made.
You can learn more about AMERIPEN here and connect with Dan on LinkedIn.
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In this episode of Beyond the Shelf: The Product & Packaging Podcast, Laura Foti chats with Paulo Pereira da Silva, President, Renova. Renova is a European-based known for its high-quality and innovative products, including the "sexiest paper on earth."
Pereira da Silva discusses his background as a physicist and engineer to rising through the ranks of Renova to become President & CEO. He discusses the importance of product innovation and embracing creativity, and also touches on the role of emotion in product design. Learn how embracing changes can help your company stay ahead of trends and the competition.
To learn more about Renova, click here.
You can connect with Paulo on LinkedIn here.
Beyond the Shelf is presented by Specright, the leader in Specification Management. Learn more and request a demo here.
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In an era where consumers increasingly demand transparency and safety in their food products, this episode of Beyond the Shelf: The Product and Packaging Podcast with Laura Foti and Katy Jones, CEO of Trustwell, sheds light on the transformative role of technology in meeting these expectations.
Katy underscores the pivotal shift towards more integrated systems that promise not only efficiency but also enhanced reliability across supply chains. Learn more about how Katy feels embracing change may be challenging but doing so strategically can significantly mitigate risks while ensuring consumer trust remains intact in an ever-evolving landscape.
To learn more about Trustwell, click here.
To connect with Katy on LinkedIn, click here.
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In this episode of Beyond the Shelf: The Product & Packaging Podcast, Laura Foti chats with Karl Bracken, Founder & CEO, Ocampo Capital, an early stage consumer venture capital firm. Bracken has spent 20 years as an executive at consumer companies, including Target, where he was the architect and leader of their Supply Chain Transformation.
In this episode, Bracken shares his take on the major inflection points in the retail industry, including how private-label retail have risen the bar for competition and the impact technology is having on packaging innovation. He also shares a great story about having dinner with Tim Cook! Plus, hear his No. 1 tip for supply chain professionals looking to grow professionally.
You can connect with Karl on LinkedIn here and to learn more about Ocampo Capital, click here.
Beyond the Shelf is presented by Specright, the leader in Specification Management. To learn more, click here.
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In this episode of Beyond the Shelf: The Product & Packaging Podcast, Laura Foti chats with Matt Crider, Vice President of Research & Development and New Product Development at Lacerta Group, LLC. With over 30 years of experience in packaging engineering in both Food and Beauty industries.
Matt shares insights on several key trends shaping the future of packaging: rapid innovation cycles driven by consumer demands for sustainability; the critical role of specification management platforms in maintaining quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance; and the increasingly complex global landscape of environmental regulations impacting packaging design.
To learn more about Lacerta Group, click here.
Beyond the Shelf is presented by Specright, the leader in Specification Management. To learn more or request a demo, click here.
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In this episode of Beyond the Shelf: The Product & Packaging Podcast, Laura Foti chats with Gary Grates, President of Grates Consulting Group and longtime strategic communications experts about the importance of change management.
Gary has worked with General Motors, Caterpillar, PepsiCo, Harley-Davidson, Kimberly-Clark, Merck, Dell and more on getting change right. He'll share his experiences on what to do when it comes to communicating change, and what not to do.
You can follow Gary on LinkedIn here or learn more about Grates Consulting Group here.
Beyond the Shelf is presented by Specright, the leader in Specification Management. You can learn more here or request a demo here.
To listen to previous episodes of Beyond the Shelf, click here.
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In this episode of Beyond the Shelf: The Product & Packaging Podcast, Laura Foti chats with Jessie Schwartz, CEO and Founder of Strategic Packaging Partners and self-proclaimed "Packaging Therapist." Jessie specializes in listening to manufacturing problems and applying her packaging knowledge to figure out how packaging could be contributing and then fixing those problems to increase profits.
Jessie and Laura talk about the power of data when it comes to decision making, how private label brands are adding to the complexity of packaging today, and advice for packaging professionals of the future (and today).
You can learn more about Jessie's business Strategic Packaging Partners here or connect with her on LinkedIn here.
Beyond the Shelf is presented by Specright, the leader in Specification Management software. To learn more or request a demo, click here.
To view other episodes of Beyond the Shelf, click here. https://specright.com/podcast
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In this episode of Beyond the Shelf: The Product & Packaging Podcast, our host Laura Foti sits down with Trey Lockerbie, the CEO and Co-founder of Better Booch. Better Booch is a rapidly growing functional beverage brand that has gained recognition for its commitment to gut health and its delicious products. In this interview, Trey shares the story behind Better Booch's success and discusses the evolving landscape of the kombucha industry.
In this episode, Trey shares his insights on entrepreneurship, the rise of kombucha, and more on the functional beverage industry.
To learn more about Better Booch, visit: https://betterbooch.com
Beyond the Shelf is presented by Specright, the leader in Specification Management software. To learn more visit: https://specright.com/
To listen to more Beyond the Shelf episodes, visit: https://specright.com/podcast
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In this episode of Beyond the Shelf: The Product & Packaging Podcast, Laura Foti talks with Michael Rentz, Procurement Manager, at COOLA live from COOLA headquarters in Carlsbad, CA.With over 15 years of experience in various industries, including hospitality, beverage, furniture, and now beauty, Michael brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. COOLA was founded over 15 years ago Southern California and found its niche in the region's outdoor active lifestyle and became renowned for its sunscreen products. With a commitment to using over 70% organic ingredients in every product, COOLA has gained recognition and support from customers who value healthier options.COOLA's product offerings extend beyond traditional sun care. They have expanded into skincare and beauty products that cater to their customers' needs. Michael shares how his team is pushing the boundaries of skincare and beauty, with a strong emphasis on data-educated decisions.You can learn more about COOLA here and connect with Michael on LinkedIn.Beyond the Shelf: The Product & Packaging Podcast is presented by Specright, the leader in Specification Management. Learn more here and you can listen to all episodes here.
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In this episode of Beyond the Shelf: The Product & Packaging Podcast with Laura Foti, Tom Preston shares his journey through the packaging industry, including working for some of the largest food and beauty manufacturers. Five years ago, Tom transitioned to the technology space and joined Specright, the leader in Specification Management.Laura chats with Tom from Pack Expo 2023 about his journey, lessons learned, and more importantly the trends we all should be keeping an eye on.To learn more about Specright click here.To listen to more Beyond the Shelf episodes click here.
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In this episode of Beyond the Shelf: The Product & Packaging Podcast Laura Foti chats with Adam Peek of the People of Packaging Podcast, Cory Connors of Sustainable Packaging Podcast, and Evelio Mattos of Packaging Unboxd Podcast from Pack Expo 2023 in Las Vegas. Learn more about trends, challenges, and overall cool things happening in the packaging industry.To listen to more Beyond the Shelf episodes, visit: https://specright.com/post/podcastThe Beyond the Shelf: The Product & Packaging Podcast is presented by Specright, the leader in Specification Management software. Learn more, www.specright.comTo learn more about Adam Peek and the People of Packaging Podcast visit: https://www.peopleofpackaging.com/.To learn more about Cory Connors and Sustainable Packaging with Cory Connors Podcast, visit: https://www.corygated.com/sustainable-packaging-podcastTo learn more about Evelio Mattos and the Packaging Unboxd Podcast visit: https://www.packagingunboxd.com/
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In this episode of Beyond the Shelf: the Product & Packaging Podcast, Laura Foti chats with Kathryn Flouton. Kathryn has 20+ years experience in the retail and CPG industry, including at Trader Joe's, Dean & DeLuca among others. She works at the intersection of brand direct-to-consumer e-Commerce and brick-and-mortar retail. These experiences have given her a unique operating expertise that leads to creative problem solving and team growth. She currently consults with growth stage startups and retailers, leading teams in the interim and fractional roles focused on change management, growth, and strategic business development.To connect with Kathryn on LinkedIn, click here.Beyond the Shelf is presented by Specright, the first patented, cloud-based platform for Specification Management. Learn more here.You can listen to other Beyond the Shelf podcasts here.
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In this episode of Beyond the Shelf: The Product & Packaging Podcast, Laura Foti chats with Pierre Pienaar, President, World Packaging Organization (WPO). Pierre provides a global view on the "language" of packaging and the lack of knowledge around the importance of data management for things like sustainability and product innovation. Click here to connect with Pierre on LinkedIn, or learn more about the World Packaging Organization here.You can also listen to all of the Beyond the Shelf Podcast episodes here.
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In this episode of Beyond the Shelf: The Product & Packaging Podcast, Laura Foti chats with Stacey Tank, Chief Transformation Officer at Heineken. In Stacey's role she is charged with developing and executing the 140-year-old company's new growth strategy "EverGreen" to ensure the organization adapts to the rapidly changing environment and to meet consumer demands. Take a listen to learn more about Stacey's experience and her vision for transforming such an iconic brand. You can learn more about Heineken here and follow Stacey on LinkedIn here. Beyond the Shelf: The Product & Packaging Podcast is presented by Specright, the leader in Specification Management. To learn more, click here. You can listen to all of our previous episodes here.
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In this episode of Beyond the Shelf: The Product & Packaging Podcast, Laura Foti chats with Dana Kim, CEO, Highlight, an in-home product testing company. Highlight's platform streamlines everything from recruit to data set including all the logistics of getting your product to target customers. Dana's experience in research provided her with firsthand experience of the difficulty of product testing and she knew they had to be a better way forward.To learn more about Highlight, visit app.letshighlight.com, plus Dana provided our listeners with a special promo code to skip the waitlist! Take a list to get the code!Beyond the Shelf: The Product & Packaging Podcast is presented by Specright, the leader in Specification Management. To learn more, visit. https://specright.com/.
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In this episode of Beyond the Shelf: The Product & Packaging Podcast, Laura Foti speaks with Thomas Osip, R&D Director at Reckitt Nutrition, the makers of brands such as Enfamil, Nutramigen, Airborne, Clearasil, Lysol and more.While Thomas got his start as a packaging engineer (a Michigan State University alum), he has experience in food, nutrition, and medical product industries. He's overseen Product Development, Process Engineering, Regulatory Science, Pilot Plant Supervision, and Capital Project Management.With a successful record of innovation from concept through commercialization, Thomas shares his insight with Laura on the importance of keeping products safe and on the shelf, including how his company adapted during the baby formula shortage of 2022. To learn more about Reckitt Nutrition, visit: https://www.reckitt.com/You can connect with Thomas on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-osip-b98a325/Beyond the Shelf is presented by Specright, the leader in Specification Management. To learn more, visit: https://specright.com/To listen to more Beyond the Shelf podcast episodes, visit: https://specright.com/post/podcast
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In this episode of Beyond the Shelf: The Product & Packaging Podcast, Laura Foti speaks with Ron Borne II, Sr. Technical Specialist with over 20 years of experience in the automation and robotics packaging industry. Borne shares his passion about machinery and the programming that drives it. Listen to learn more about his take on robotics in manufacturing and why we shouldn't just worry about robots replacing humans and think about the positives, like workplace safety, efficiency, and innovation.Beyond the Shelf: The Product & Packaging Podcast is presented by Specright, the leader in Specification Management. To learn more, visit: https://specright.com/Listen to previous episodes here: https://specright.com/post/podcast
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