Glen Kirkpatrick from Sealed Air discusses the key challenges facing food producers and retailers, focusing on geopolitical pressures, rising costs and opportunities for automation. He explains how Sealed Air’s approach combines performance with a commitment to sustainability, particularly in the development of PPWR-compliant materials. The conversation covers practical automation solutions in meat processing, the importance of system integration between packaging materials and equipment, and a holistic approach to total packaging cost. Kirkpatrick emphasises the shift from manual loading processes to automated solutions such as Flow-Web platforms, highlighting the ergonomic benefits for operators alongside cost savings. #interpack #packaging #automation #sustainability #sealedair #foodpackaging #meatprocessing #PPWR