Sustainability on Tap for Drake's Brewing
5/30/2025
In this episode of Produced + Delivered, we sit down with Anthony Raggio, Director of Packaging and Logistics, and Hal McConnellogue, Sustainability Manager at Drake’s Brewing Company, to discuss how sustainability is more than a buzzword — it’s a core operational principle. From new product launches to operational challenges like transitioning from glass bottles to aluminum cans, we dive deep into the real-world decisions that make sustainability a cornerstone of modern operations. Tune in to hear how the Drake’s team has built a greener operation without compromising on quality — or taste.
What you’ll hear in this episode:
- The story of Hal and Anthony’s journey to fully recyclable, FSC-certified packaging
- The surprising challenges of making craft beer packaging more sustainable
- How small changes in packaging can have outsized impacts on recyclability
- The importance of choosing the right partners for achieving sustainable success
- Practical advice for operations leaders balancing efficiency and sustainability
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About the series
Produced + Delivered is a podcast from RRD, the industry's most trusted provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions. Each episode dives into the real-world strategies that help businesses optimize their operations from concept to consumer, offering actionable insights for leaders in packaging, supply chain, and business communications. Whether you're rethinking your packaging, looking to streamline your logistics, or simply trying to keep up with the latest in sustainable operations, Produced + Delivered delivers the conversations that matter.
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