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What Snack Producers Want in Their Machinery
Consumer trends like on-the-go products are swaying snack producers’ needs in both packaging and processing machinery.
November 25, 2024
Snack producer survey participants noted a need for more automation that can accommodate things like troubleshooting or new product innovations.
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PMMI Awards 2024 Mark C. Garvey Scholarship
University of Wisconsin-Stout student Makenna Lowell was recognized for leadership, academic excellence, and dedication to the packaging industry
November 25, 2024
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: What Lies in the Future
PMMI Business Intelligence surveyed pharmaceutical manufacturers in late 2023 and early 2024. The industry faces opportunities and challenges in meeting marketplace demands amid projected growth.
November 19, 2024
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Packaging Machinery Sales Projected to Grow to New Highs Through 2027
PMMI report forecasts slower growth for 2024, faster thereafter through 2027.
November 18, 2024
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New Packages and SKUs in the Snack Food Forecast
One of the biggest changes coming for snack food packaging and processing is the growth of new types of packaging and SKUs, whether it’s variety packs, single-serve sizes, or different product counts.
November 12, 2024
Snack producer interview participants expect to see continued demand for new packaging types and SKUs, like variety packs and single-serve sizes.
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Connectivity and Financial Pressure Impact Contract Packaging and Manufacturing
Co-packs and co-mans in the food industry are working through trends including a push toward connectivity, customization, and sustainable ingredients.
November 1, 2024
CP/CMs can stand out to food producer customers and consumers with clear communication about clean ingredients and sustainability benefits.
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Co-Mans and Co-Packs See Bottlenecks Across Packaging and Processing Lines
From processing to inspection and quality assurance, contract manufacturers and packagers are finding problems across several aspects of production.
October 24, 2024
Nearly 1/5 (19%) of CP/CMs say secondary packaging is a source of bottlenecks.
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The Major CPGs Committing to Carbon Emission Reduction Pledges
Companies like Amazon, Coca-Cola, Unilever, and more have set their sustainability goalposts over the next decades with these carbon emission goals and pledges.
October 18, 2024
Companies are examining their entire operations, including the impacts of those they work with, to lower their carbon emissions.
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Packaging Machinery Market Likely to See Slowest Growth Since 2020
The U.S. packaging machinery market is expected to see a short-lived dip in growth in 2024 but pick up speed in the years ahead.
October 11, 2024
Pandemic-related backlogs in machinery purchases largely cleared by late 2023, resulting in a decline in market growth.
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Where OEMs Should Consider AI Implementation
From smarter cobots to increased use of Machinery as a Service, OEMs should consider these AI-enabled product development opportunities.
October 4, 2024
OEMs can use AI to help increase machine flexibility, allowing equipment to adapt to changes with minimal new code.
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unPACKed Podcast: 2024 Snack Food Trends Report
Listen as PMMI's Director of Custom Research breaks down its latest Business intelligence report, highlighting evolving machinery in the snack food industry, particularly with sustainability challenges.
October 2, 2024
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How to Prepare for AI Implementation
From early conversations with AI companies to understanding the scope of solutions, following these steps can streamline AI implementation.
September 27, 2024
It helps AI implementation for things like predictive maintenance to collect and store relevant data before introducing the technology.
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