SNEED-CAST Presented by Sneed Coding Solutions

Welcome to the latest edition of SNEED-CAST, where insightful discussions meet industry expertise. In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Jessica Infante, managing editor at Brewbound!  We'll explore employment trends in the craft brewing industry, attracting diverse consumer demographics, growth potential in non-beer beverages like seltzers and non-alcoholic hop water, and the industry's stance on THC/CBD beverage. Join us for valuable insights on the future of craft beer!

Welcome to another episode of SNEED-CAST brought to you by Sneed Coding Solutions. Today Alexa Marmolejo, Content Marketing Strategists, sits down with Jeff McCrory , President of Coolbrew, to discuss his journey with Coolbrew Coffee. They talk about the founding of Coolbrew by his father and how he and his brother continued the legacy and success of the company!

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At Sneed, we're known for our dynamic "we build the plane as we fly it" approach. ✈️  Yet, we also understand the critical role of structure and organization in our flight's victory. That's what led us to embrace the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) 🧠 💡 . Are you implementing an EOS system in your enterprise or thinking about it? We want to hear from you! Share your experiences and thoughts in the comments below. And while you're at it, smash that like👍  button, share the knowledge 🔄 , and make sure to subscribe to never miss an episode📺 .

Welcome to another episode of The SNEED-CAST! This episode delves deep into the critical topic of environmental sustainability, with a particular focus on start-ups, small companies, and industry influencers. Our goal is to demystify Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and examine its profound impact on businesses of various scales. We are joined by Michelle Carver and Lydia Geddes of Lorax EPI who share the expertise in all things EPR to help us understand how current and future regulations may impact all businesses. 

Welcome to the latest edition of SNEED-CAST, where insightful discussions meet industry expertise. In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting Tom Newmaster from FORCEpkg, delving into the nuanced debate sparked by ABInBev's recent Bud Light packaging design. This episode thoughtfully examines ABInBev's strategic oversights, underscores the criticality of ensuring promotions resonate with core company values, and imparts invaluable wisdom for startups and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) companies aiming to skillfully navigate the complexities of controversial marketing campaigns without falling into common traps.

Tom is a seasoned professional in the packaging industry with over 30 years of experience across various roles, including head of new business development, COO, art director, and designer. In 2017, he founded FORCEpkg, a design and branding firm that emphasizes collaboration and mobility. Before FORCEpkg, he co-owned WFM from 1998-2016, working with many challenger brands to develop branding and packaging solutions. His work has earned him and his companies recognition in major publications and over 50 design awards. 

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In this installment of the SNEED-CAST, our hosts Alexa Marmolejo and Ken Mogensen, VP of Marketing and Sales, dive into the world of date coding technology for secondary packaging. They offer a comprehensive overview of packaging types, with a special emphasis on secondary packaging. They explore various printing technologies used on these packages, including direct printing methods like the valve jet (drop on demand), thermal inkjet, and high-resolution systems utilizing Xaar or Trident printheads, in addition to labeling techniques. This discussion builds upon a previous episode that focused on primary packaging.

Join us as we delve into the technologies of date coding for primary packaging with Alexa and Ken on this episode of The SNEED-CAST! The discuss the differences between the most popular technologies used such as continuous inkjet, thermal inkjet, laser engraving and more! Make sure to follow us on all podcast platforms!

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Thanks for joining us for another episode of SNEED-CAST; the show where we’re keeping you up to date with the ever changing world of manufacturing, processing, packaging, coding and so much more. Today we’ll be discussing topics ranging from disruptions in the supply chain, to cultivating poultry for human consumption, to busting workplace schemes, and finally to picking a bone with the wrong company.

Articles:

1) Supply Chain Disruptions Bring Short-Notice Ingredient Changes - https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/sup...

2) Eat Just's Cultivated Chicken Cleared by FDA - https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/con...

3) Couple Gets 2 Years for Coercing Men to Work at Meat Plant - https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/lab...

4) Supreme Court Chews on Jack Daniel's Dog Toy Dispute - https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/hom...

Thanks for joining us for another episode of SNEED-CAST; the show where we’re keeping you up to date with the ever changing world of manufacturing, processing, packaging, coding and so much more. Today we’ll be discussing topics ranging from reducing methane emissions to decarbonizing the beef supply chain to putting a halt to forced labor and finally improving your warehouse management systems using drones. We are also joined by Ken Mogensen to discuss the upcoming Pack Expo convention.

Articles: 1) Cargill Announces Methane Emissions Method for Beef Producers - www.foodmanufacturing.com/facility/news/22868003/cargill-announces-methane-emissions-method-for-beef-producers

2) Nestle Announces Partnership to Decarbonize Beef Supply Chain - www.foodmanufacturing.com/supply-chain/news/22869031/nestle-announces-partnership-to-decarbonize-beef-supply-chain?

3) Risk of Forced Labor Widespread in U.S. Food Supply - www.foodmanufacturing.com/labor/news/22868619/risk-of-forced-labor-widespread-in-us-food-supply?

4) Avoid Misplaced Inventory and 'Line Down' Situations with Drone-Powered Warehouse Monitoring - www.foodmanufacturing.com/facility/article/22868483/avoid-misplaced-inventory-and-line-down-situations-with-dronepowered-warehouse-monitoring?

Are you looking for a way to stay up to date with manufacturing, processing, coding and packaging industries? Well, the first episode of our SNEED-CAST Industry Updates is live and this time we’ll be talking about diversifying the meat supply chain, food prices skyrocketing, the importance of workplace safety, combatting the skill gap issue, and trends in the alcohol beverage market.

Articles:

1) White House Invests Millions to Diversify Meat Supply Chain-  https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/sup...

2) Food Prices Hit Record High in 2022 Amid Drought, War - https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/sup...

3) Ohio Craft Brewers Renew Workplace Safety Alliance - https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/saf...

4) Anheuser-Busch Opens Tech Center to Address Skills Gap - https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/fac...

5) Co-man/Co-pack Rides the Wave of Adult Ice Pops, Pouched Alcohol - https://www.packworld.com/news/contra...