unPACKed with PMMI

In this episode, Founder and Chief Trade Strategist of TradeMoves LLC, Shawn Jarosz, pulls back the curtain on the new IEEPA tariffs—why they’ve become the “new normal,” and what a looming Supreme Court ruling could mean for importers, including the possibility of major refunds. You’ll also hear what’s coming next in 2026, from surprise tariff “backup plans” to robotics and USMCA shakeups that could reshape the packaging and processing industry fast.
PACK EXPO East returns to Philly in February 2026. It’s your east coast connection for packaging and processing solutions. Be there to catch up on the latest industry advances, connect with suppliers and land on the right solutions for your entire production line—from automation and sustainability to e-commerce and much more. Register today at packexpoeast.com.
Register for PACK EXPO East today!

This episode of unPACKed with PMMI is a playback from a PPWLN Learning Circle focused on Connections. Alison Fragale and Lisa Hurtz share why meaningful professional relationships are built through empathy, curiosity, and being helpful, not transactional networking. Walk away with simple, practical ways to build connections that last in the packaging industry.
PACK EXPO East returns to Philly in February 2026. It’s your east coast connection for packaging and processing solutions. Be there to catch up on the latest industry advances, connect with suppliers and land on the right solutions for your entire production line—from automation and sustainability to e-commerce and much more. Register today at packexpoeast.com.
Register for PACK EXPO East today!

PACK EXPO East celebrates 10 years in Philadelphia as the go-to regional show where the packaging and processing community comes together to kick off the year. From automation and AI to sustainability, new exhibitor programs, and hands-on innovation, PACK EXPO East 2026 is where teams connect, explore, and jumpstart what’s next.
PACK EXPO East returns to Philly in February 2026. It’s your east coast connection for packaging and processing solutions. Be there to catch up on the latest industry advances, connect with suppliers and land on the right solutions for your entire production line—from automation and sustainability to e-commerce and much more. Register today at packexpoeast.com.
Register for PACK EXPO East today!

A clear brand identity doesn’t just shape messaging—it drives real-world results. In this episode, Julie Parsons, Co-Founder and Managing Director of District Marketing Group, shares how thoughtful brand strategy and early trade show planning create more engaging, memorable experiences.
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In this episode, we chat with Charlotte Ashcraft of Just Born Inc. about how PACK EXPO East helps CPGs and brands solve real packaging challenges, from handling delicate products to navigating sustainability and EPR requirements, and why hands-on access to suppliers and technology matters.
PACK EXPO East returns to Philly in February 2026. It’s your east coast connection for packaging and processing solutions. Be there to catch up on the latest industry advances, connect with suppliers and land on the right solutions for your entire production line—from automation and sustainability to e-commerce and much more. Register today at packexpoeast.com.
Register for PACK EXPO East today!