Video: As Prospector Popcorn Scales Up, Leadership Eyes Automation At PACK EXPO Southeast

Baggers, conveyors, case packers, and sustainability-minded materials were among the points of interest for Elizabeth Gallo and Tara McGlynn at PACK EXPO Southeast. Prospector Popcorn's leadership talks about scaling operations around a unique workforce.

Matt Reynolds
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