Dairy Industry Report, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies in September 2023, examines recent industry dynamics using 115 interviews plus survey and secondary data spanning 2019–2022 with near‑term forecasts. The analysis frames four focus areas—packaging sustainability and format innovation, machinery investment and automation readiness, workforce and knowledge capture with OEM collaboration, and product/channel diversification—and indicates emerging patterns such as softer legacy fluid‑milk demand alongside growth in extended‑shelf‑life and plant‑based formats. Charts highlight comparative trends from USDA, US Census, Euromonitor and Federal Reserve sources, and findings generally show processors favoring flexible equipment and enhanced traceability; download the full report to see where leading teams are allocating capital to build resilience.
Published by PMMI (in conjunction with DDR//REACH) in September 2023. Based on 115 interviews and surveys and secondary analysis of industry data from US Census, USDA, the Federal Reserve, and Euromonitor covering 2019–2022.
