2017 Trends Shaping Meat, Poultry, and Seafood Market Segment Report, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines operational and equipment priorities across fresh, frozen, deli and ready-to-eat categories using dozens of industry interviews and public industry data through 2016. The analysis indicates four focus areas: automation and equipment modernization such as robotics and end-of-line systems; sanitation and hygienic design including IP69K washdown and improved clean-in-place practices; packaging and shelf-life technology such as MAP, vacuum and emerging HPP; and performance strategies including OEE/TCO, predictive maintenance and remote diagnostics. Charts highlight market shifts and capital-spending benchmarks that frame near-term decisions. The report reveals where engineering teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.
Published by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies in May 2017. Based on 50 industry interviews and secondary analysis of 110 articles, reports, and government datasets collected through March 2017.
