
Welcome to Crazy About Packaging, an ICPG podcast dedicated to helping food companies enhance their competitive advantage. Through expert interviews, technology deep dives, and how-to sessions, we work together to educate the industry on the next generation of food packaging materials, technology, and expertise. Listen in as the C.A.P. Pack - Jonathan Cage, Mike Moren, and Natalie MacVarish - disc... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 42 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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💰 In this episode of Crazy About Packaging, the C.A.P. Pack — Natalie, Mike, and Jonathan — take a closer look at one of the biggest questions in packaging: what does a package actually cost?
Material price is often where the conversation starts, b... more
đź›’ In this episode of Crazy About Packaging, the C.A.P. Pack explores a question that influences nearly every purchase decision: what makes packaging feel sustainable?
From glass jars and aluminum bottles to paper wraps and earthy colors, consumers ... more
🤖 In this episode of Crazy About Packaging, the C.A.P. Pack — Natalie, Mike, and Jonathan — are joined by Joe Castagneri, Director of Software at AMP, to break down how AI is changing the way recycling systems work.
From computer vision to robotic ... more
♻️ In this episode of Crazy About Packaging, the C.A.P. Pack — Natalie, Mike, and Jonathan — are joined by Tamsin Ettefagh, Chief Sustainability Officer and VP of Industry at PureCycle, to talk about one of the biggest questions in packaging today: h... more
🎙️ In this episode of Crazy About Packaging, the C.A.P. Pack — Natalie, Mike, and Jonathan — take a step back and revisit some of the packaging challenges that keep showing up again and again.
From material swaps to recycling confusion to the reali... more
🧪 In this episode of Crazy About Packaging, the CAP Pack — Natalie, Mike, and Jonathan — unpack a topic that doesn’t get nearly enough airtime: food safety in packaging.
Before a package hits a production line, let alone store shelves, it has to pa... more
📦 In this episode of Crazy About Packaging, the CAP Pack — Natalie, Mike, and Jonathan — kick off 2026 by reflecting on the year that just wrapped. What actually changed in packaging and sustainability in 2025? What still needs work? And what should... more
Crazy About Packaging: Season 3, Episode 4 – The C.A.P. Pack on the Move 🌍 In this episode of Crazy About Packaging, the C.A.P. Pack — Natalie, Mike, and Jonathan — reflect on what they’ve learned from working with packaging teams around the world. more
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This show centers on the business of packaging, with deep dives into materials, recycling systems, and sustainability, paired with practical guidance for brands navigating compliance, labeling, and consumer perception. Episodes frequently feature technology discussions (AI in sorting, advanced recycling, and material licensing), regulatory and standards debates (PPWR, APR guidance, labeling), and real-world case studies from brands and processors. A distinctive thread is translating complex sustainability concepts into actionable packaging decisions for teams across brands, suppliers, and manufacturers, often balancing performance, cost, and environmental impact. The hosts' conversational style and use of industry anecdotes provide approach... more
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