Packaging Machinery in an Uncertain Market
October 28, 2026
Guest: Vanessa Lopez, Senior Analyst, Interact Analysis
In this episode, Vanessa Lopez joins the podcast to discuss the latest Packaging State of the Industry report. She explains why the packaging machinery market continues to grow despite tariffs, high borrowing costs, and economic uncertainty, and how manufacturers are becoming more strategic about where they invest. Hear how trade uncertainty is shaping supply chain decisions, why parts, service, and AI-powered predictive maintenance are gaining ground, and how GLP-1s and viral food trends are pushing flexibility up the list of what matters in machinery.
