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