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35 - Jane Chase, Executive Director of the IOPP

People of Packaging · 22 Oct 2020 · 53m

What this episode covers

Jane Chase, Executive Director of the Institute of Packaging Professionals (IOPP) and a Packaging Industry Hall of Famer, discusses her extensive career across major companies including SC Johnson, General Mills, 3M, and ConAgra. She explains how her background in mechanical engineering and quality systems led to a deep appreciation for packaging R&D and the importance of early-stage design decisions. Chase emphasizes the value of professional networking through the IOPP, advocating for genuine personal connections over transactional interactions, and highlights the industry's critical role in sustainability and food safety.

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Institute of Packaging Professionals, SC Johnson, 3M, General Mills, Ecolab, ConAgra Foods, Schwan's Food Company, US Food Service, DocXellent

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