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/