Econo-Pak Contract Food Packaging Podcast
Episodes
New Hire, Real Talk
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are introducing the newest member of our Sales and Marketing team and giving you a look at the exciting updates happening behind the scenes. ...
Behind the Scenes: What It’s Like To Intern At Econo-Pak
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At Econo-Pak, interns don’t just watch from the sidelines, they help shape the business. In this episode, we sit down with Dylan Olson, who joined a...
How Vendor Managed Inventory Powers Econo-Pak’s Efficiency in Food Packaging
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Econo-Pak Contract Food Packaging Podcast, Sarah, Mike, and Tim break down Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), why it’s such an i...
The Future of Sustainable Packaging: What Every Food Brand Needs To Know About EPR
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarah and Mike are joined by Tim Shay, Director of Procurement at Econo-Pak, to explore how Econo-Pak is helping food brands navigate...
The Econo-Pak Food Packaging Podcast Just Got an Upgrade
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the very first episode of our newly improved podcast! In this kickoff, our hosts, Sarah Richter and Mike Mead, sit down to share behind-the...
From Cartons to Cost Savings: Food Co-Packing Procurement with Tim Shay
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Econo-Pak Contract Food Packaging Podcast, Sarah sits down with Tim, our Director of Procurement, to explore how strategic sour...
How Flexible Equipment Powers Scalable Co-Packing
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Econo-Pak Maintenance Manager Jared Ellsworth joins us to talk about how flexible equipment setups, smart automation, and quick changeovers allow our ...
Universal vs. dedicated co-packing equipment | How Econo-Pak helps food brands scale efficiently
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do food brands choose the right packaging equipment? In this episode, we break down the difference between universal and dedicated equipment and h...
SOP3 with Co-Packing Project Manager Johnny Montana
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Econo-Pak Contract Food Packaging Podcast, Sarah Richter sits down with Project Manager Johnny Montana and GM Mike Mead to disc...
How Strategic Planning and Culture Drive Success with CFO John Mellage
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Certified Sedex Co-Packer with Senior Director of Food Safety and Quality Rohail Khan
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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,...
Behind the Scenes with Sarah and Mike
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 de...
Fixed-Cost Pricing in Co-Packing Contracts with CEO PJ Wiebel
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Inventory Management in Co-Packing with Brooke Willis
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 e...
Interning at Econo-Pak with Noah Harrington
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 O...
How Shipping and Receiving Works at a Co-Packing Facility | Econo-Pak
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ru...
Sourcing Packaging Materials for Co-Packing with Purchasing Supervisor Tyler Sisco
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Econo-Pak team as we discuss procurement solutions with Tyler Sisco, the experienced Purchasing Supervisor at Econo-Pak. Explore the critical...
Requesting a Fixed-Price Quote with COO Ed Horn
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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)...
Production Scheduling with Plant Manager Patrick Sullivan
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Econo-Pak Food Packaging Podcast, our Plant Manager, Patrick Sullivan, discusses:- His career growth from a general line worker...
Food Safety and Continuous Education with Director of Quality Rohail Khan
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Econo-Pak Food Packaging Podcast, our Director of Quality, Rohail Khan, shares his extensive knowledge and experience in mainta...
Packaging Unpacked: A CEO's Take on the Booming Contract Packaging Industry
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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&ap...
Attitude and Opportunity with Materials Supervisor Jessica Alves
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
ChatGPT interview about the Benefits of working with a Contract Manufacturer
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week Mike Mead has a QA session with ChatGPT about the Contract Food Packaging industry. ChatGPT answers the questions; What is Contract Food P...
Econo-Pak Contract Food Packaging with Project Manager Johnny Montana
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Econo-Pak is a contract food packaging specialist. Econo-Pak General Manager Mike Mead talks with Johnny Montana about his role as Project Manager a...
Co-Packing - The benefits of working with a Contract Packaging Manufacturer
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Contract Food Packaging with Maintenance Manager Jared Ellsworth
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Econo-Pak is a contract food packaging specialist. Econo-Pak General Manager Mike Mead talks with Jared Ellsworth the Maintenance Manager at Econo-P...
Contract Food Packaging with Ed Horn and PJ Wiebel
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Econo-Pak is a contract food packaging specialist. Today host Mike Mead talks with Ed Horn, the Chief Operating Officer ( COO ), and PJ Wiebel, th...
Contract Packaging with CEO PJ Wiebel
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 episod...