2016 Dairy Market Trends in Packaging and Processing Operations, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines industry developments through a 2016 assessment combining primary interviews, Euromonitor and USDA data and regional benchmarks. The analysis identifies three focus areas—product innovation and consumer preferences (artisanal, organic and yogurt formats), packaging and materials strategy (shelf-stable aseptic options, flexible pouches and sustainable/transparent materials), and equipment & operations (automation, hygienic design, flexibility and analytics to support shorter runs and traceability). Emerging patterns indicate firms tend to prioritize retrofit over full replacement and to seek OEM collaboration; charts highlight regional variation. The report reveals where engineering teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.
Published by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies (authored by Jorge Izquierdo and Paula Feldman) in January 2017. Based on interviews and survey responses from 75 food‑industry professionals (CPG firms, food suppliers, materials suppliers, and equipment OEMs) and secondary analysis of industry datasets and reports (Euromonitor, USDA, Tetra Laval, trade press) collected 2015–2016.
