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Contract food packaging specialist sharing co-packing industry insights, food packaging, machinery, and packaging equipment innovations, and interviews with contract manufacturing experts and industry leaders. Econo-Pak is here to help brands fast-track new products and scale their business with our industry-leading contract packaging service and experience. Visit www.econo-pak.com to learn more.
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In this episode, John Mellage, CFO of Econo-Pak, shares his transition from a 25-year career in public accounting to joining one of the leading family-owned co-packers in the industry. Discover how Econo-Pak’s dynamic work culture, strategic planning, and fixed-cost pricing model have made a difference for both employees and clients. John discusses…
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In this episode, Sarah Richter talks with Rohail Khan about Econo-Pak's recent success in passing the Sedex audit. Rohail explains what Sedex is, why it matters to global supply chains, and how it ties into ethical business practices, employee safety, and sustainability initiatives. Learn how Econo-Pak maintains high standards across all areas of i…
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Join Mike Mead and Sarah Richter as they take you behind the scenes of how they produce their podcast. From syncing audio and video to setting up a dedicated studio space, they share valuable insights into the technical and creative process. Learn how their podcast has evolved to cover industry trends, brand-building strategies, and how they foster…
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In this episode of the Econo-Pak podcast, CEO PJ Wiebel joins host and General Manager Mike Mead to discuss the benefits of using a fixed-cost pricing model in co-packing contracts. PJ explains how this pricing approach provides stability and predictability for food companies by locking in a set price for packaging services over a 12-month period. …
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In this episode of the Econo-Pak Contract Food Packaging podcast, we sit down with Brooke Willis, our dedicated Inventory Manager. With six years of experience, Brooke shares her journey from starting in the shipping and receiving department to becoming the go-to resource for managing inventory and coordinating projects across multiple departments.…
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Noah Harrington is a bright and motivated young man with a passion for entrepreneurship. As the nephew of PJ and Bob Wiebel, our CEO and Director of Operations, he has worked as an intern for the past two summers. Listen as Noah shares his experience working on the production floor and helping clients with trialing. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction 0:1…
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Join us for an insightful episode of the Econo-Pak Podcast, where we dive deep into the operations that keep our shipping and receiving departments running smoothly. Hosts Sarah and Mike sit down with Rich and Milly, seasoned professionals from the shipping and receiving team, to discuss the dynamics of our distribution processes and our strategies…
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Join the Econo-Pak team as we discuss procurement solutions with Tyler Sisco, the experienced Purchasing Supervisor at Econo-Pak. Explore the critical aspects of fostering strong client relationships, navigating the challenges of fixed-cost solutions in procurement, and the innovative approach towards sustainable packaging in the co-packing industr…
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Join us in the latest episode of the Econo-Pak Food Packaging Podcast, featuring an engaging interview with Ed Horn, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Econo-Pak. With over 17 years at the helm, Ed shares his deep insights into the co-packing industry, discussing the evolution of the field, the importance of efficient processes, and the role of a…
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In this episode of the Econo-Pak Food Packaging Podcast, our Plant Manager, Patrick Sullivan, discusses: - His career growth from a general line worker to Plant Manager - How he creates the production schedule for our clients' products - His experience working with different departments to manage the schedule - The flexibility of the workforce and …
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In this episode of the Econo-Pak Food Packaging Podcast, our Director of Quality, Rohail Khan, shares his extensive knowledge and experience in maintaining the highest standards of food safety at Econo-Pak. We delve into the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in food packaging and safety, exploring how Econo-Pak stays ahead in ensuring qual…
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Join us for a lively chat with PJ, the CEO of Econo-Pak, where we unpack the bustling world of contract packaging. PJ walks us through the industry's skyrocketing growth and the innovative strides Econo-Pak is making. We talk about why more and more companies are choosing to outsource their packaging needs, the nifty fixed-cost benefits, and how co…
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We chat with Jessica Alves, Materials Supervisor at Econo-Pak, to talk about her eight-year journey from working in production to materials, all while learning English as a second language. Enjoy Jessica's bright and positive attitude as she tells us her story. The Econo-Pak Food Packaging Podcast covers topics in the food packaging and manufacturi…
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This week Mike Mead has a QA session with ChatGPT about the Contract Food Packaging industry. ChatGPT answers the questions; What is Contract Food Packaging? What are the benefits of working with a Co-Packer? When is the best time to start working with a contract manufacturer? ChatGPT looks into the future of the Contract Food Packaging industry wi…
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Econo-Pak is a contract food packaging specialist. Econo-Pak General Manager Mike Mead talks with Johnny Montana about his role as Project Manager at Econo-Pak. In this episode, I talk with Johnny about the onboarding process for a new customer. How each step of our Trial, First Production Run, and Standard Operating Procedure documents leads to pr…
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Econo-Pak is a contract food packaging manufacturer. In this episode of the Econo-Pak podcast, General Manager of Econo-Pak Mike Mead discusses the key benefits of working with a copacker. Why picking the correct contract packing partner is so important. Mike shares a recent customer story that may inspire you and your next product launch. Interest…
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Econo-Pak is a contract food packaging specialist. Econo-Pak General Manager Mike Mead talks with Jared Ellsworth the Maintenance Manager at Econo-Pak. In this episode, We talk about our onsite maintenance team. We learn about why Econo-Pak has made such a significate investment in development of our maintenance team. We learn about why creativity …
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Econo-Pak is a contract food packaging specialist. Today host Mike Mead talks with Ed Horn, the Chief Operating Officer ( COO ), and PJ Wiebel, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Econo-Pak. In this episode, We peek behind the curtain at Econo-Pak. Ed and PJ talk about our operations and how we continue to drive success and help our clients scale …
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Econo-Pak is a contract food packaging specialist. Our first guest is PJ Wiebel. PJ is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Econo-Pak. In this episode, we talk about Econo-Pak, and it's current positioning in the co-packing industry. PJ and I talked about the history of the company and how the past 10 years have been focused on the food industry. W…
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