Trends and Advances in Food Packaging and Processing, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies in November 2019, examines drivers, constraints, and technology adoption shaping food manufacturing, drawing on industry interviews and market research sources. The analysis indicates key focus areas — sustainability and materials innovation, including recyclable films and compostable substrates; automation and integration, including robotics, IIoT and PackML-ready connectivity; and sanitation-driven design paired with clean-label and traceability practices — that tend to influence capital planning and supplier partnerships. Comparative benchmarks and charts highlight sector and segment trends over recent years; download the full report to see where engineering teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.
Published by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies in November 2019; based on 55 industry interviews, independent surveys, and secondary analysis of 175 references (including U.S. Census and market research) collected 2014–2019.
