A Packaging Technology Today Thought Leadership Interview:

Rewriting the Rules for Snack and Case-Ready Packaging

In this episode, Carlo Bergonzi, the G. Mondini Tray Seal product manager at Harpak-ULMA Packaging, explores how advanced tray sealing, intelligent automation and software-controlled magnetic shuttle technology are transforming case-ready snack packaging.

What You'll Learn

• Why protein-forward snacks and grab-and-go meals are driving packaging innovation
• How intelligent automation, recipe management and software-defined changeovers improve flexibility for high-SKU environments
• How software-controlled Independent Cart Technology (ICT) differs from conventional conveyor-based tray sealing systems
• How advanced tray sealing systems deliver higher throughput, improved OEE and better space utilization
• How AI, automation and sustainable packaging technologies help manufacturers reduce waste, improve material efficiency and lower total cost of ownership
• Why open controls architecture and connected production data are becoming critical to future-ready packaging operations

About Our Guest

Carlo Bergonzi is the G. Mondini Tray Seal product manager at Harpak-ULMA Packaging. Specializing in packaging automation, sustainable materials and connected machine technologies, he helps food and bakery manufacturers reduce plastic waste, improve shelf life and increase efficiency.

Resources & Links

Request more information at:

https://www.packagingtechtoday.com/harpak-ulma-contacts/

Read more about snack packaging and tray sealing technology at: https://www.harpak-ulma.com/resources/how-the-sinfonia-tray-sealer-strikes-the-right-chords-to-orchestrate-snack-packaging-success/

Learn more about the Sinfonia line at: https://www.harpak-ulma.com/equipment/trave-sinfonia/

About the Series

The Packaging Technology Today Thought Leader Interview Series is an RDG Media Podcast featuring conversations with industry experts advancing innovation across packaging design, materials and technology. Explore more interviews on YouTube, Spotify and at:

https://www.packagingtechtoday.com/thought-leadership-interviews/

Packaging Technology Today Thought Leadership Interview

In this episode, Jorge Izquierdo of PMMI shares key findings from the 2025 “Inside the Workforce Gap” report and explores how the packaging and processing industries are building a more resilient, technology-forward workforce.

What You’ll Learn

● What you can do to capture and digitize institutional knowledge

● How smarter machines support less experienced operators

● Why automation is emerging as a workforce augmentation strategy

● What effective onboarding and training programs look like

● Where to find PMMI resources to close workforce gaps at PACK EXPO International

About Our Guest

Jorge Izquierdo is Vice President of Market Development at PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. He leads PMMI’s market research and business intelligence efforts, including the 2025 “Inside the Workforce Gap” report, and works closely with manufacturers, CPGs and OEMs to identify the trends and strategies shaping the future of packaging and processing operations. Jorge can be reached via LinkedIn or at www.pmmi.org.

Resources & Links

Download the full 2025 “Inside the Workforce Gap” report from PMMI: https://www.pmmi.org/report/2025-inside-the-workforce-gap

Register to attend PACK EXPO International, Oct. 18–21, 2026 in Chicago: https://www.packexpointernational.com/

About the Series

Packaging Technology Today Thought Leader Interviews deliver expert perspectives on the technologies, trends and innovations driving the consumer packaged goods industry forward. Explore more interviews, technical insights and industry trends at: https://www.packagingtechtoday.com/thought-leadership-interviews/

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