Taste of Processing Trends Around the World, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines global food and beverage processing dynamics across the 2015–2020 window using industry sources such as IHS Markit and regional benchmarks to contextualize change. The analysis indicates shifting focus areas, including automation and modular line design such as decentralized drives and servo systems linked with increased automation content; regulatory and food-safety drivers reshaping machinery requirements; and market and consumption trends that tend to vary by region, from beverage to dairy segments. Charts highlight adoption patterns and supply-chain implications, while emerging patterns show workforce, digital-tool, and traceability priorities. The report reveals where engineering teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.
Published by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, in 2018. Based on secondary analysis of IHS Markit market data and industry reports covering 2015–2017 (with forecasts to 2020).
