In the eighth episode of PACKOLUTION, we welcome Ron van Hilst, Global Packaging Technology Lead at Cargill. Although many consumers are unfamiliar with the name, Cargill is behind numerous everyday products and is one of the largest food companies in the world. Together, we discuss the company’s sustainability strategy and the various challenges and opportunities that arise in different countries and markets. Furthermore, we highlight the importance of the best-before date and its impact on food waste, as well as the role of packaging. Another focus of the episode is how transport and logistics requirements influence packaging development and which factors must already be considered during the design phase.

Look forward to exciting insights into the packaging strategy of a global food corporation and the challenges of sustainable packaging solutions on an international level.