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PMMI Report: Packaging machinery Shipments to reach $8.5B by 2020

More than half of the growth is expected to come from the food and beverage sector.

November 30, 2016

"Factors such as changing consumer habits, new regulations as well as general economic development are fueling this development,” says Jorge Izquierdo, vice president, Market Development, PMMI.

TECH FLASH

How 3D printing is propelling the robot revolution

PMMI’s Jorge Izquierdo on how technology is changing manufacturing facilities for the future.

Crystal Lindell

November 30, 2016

Two of the most futuristic sounding technologies are working together to change the manufacturing world while saving processors a lot of upfront costs.

TECH FLASH

PMMI report offers insight, tips for dealing with FSMA

Putting process control in place to enhance food safety but also improve food quality has become critical.

Maria Ferrante

November 30, 2016

The report indicates that companies are largely making procedural changes, such as how the manufacturing environment is organized, operated, cleaned and maintained; what people are trained on and how activities are documented.

Making an impact on the shelf and beyond

September 28, 2016

Food brand owners realize they need solutions that not only boost shelf appeal, but which also demonstrate a positive impact on social and environmental issues that are important to consumers.

TECH FLASH

Safety: The foundation of a successful brand

Preventing any contamination issues is always the best course of action.

Jeffrey Barach

May 31, 2016

The federal government estimates approximately 48 million cases of foodborne illnesses occur each year.

OpX Leadership Network Ideation to Adoption

Manufacturing News

OpX Leadership Network finds new solutions

May 24, 2016

Founded by PMMI in 2011 as the Alliance for Innovation and Operational Excellence (AIOE), the OpX Leadership Network has been working overtime to create new solutions groups tasked with giving CPGs the tools they need to fine-tune and improve their businesses.

Editor's Note

Gaining greater plant manufacturing competency

Joyce Fassl

January 19, 2016

One of the major themes of this month’s issue of Food Engineering is smarter manufacturing, which can be achieved by utilizing the Internet of Things, preventing food fraud and enlisting the help of collaborative robots.

TECH FLASH

Changing preferences create opportunities for innovation

Consumers are shifting toward on-the-go and clean-label products.

Jeremy Gerrard

December 15, 2015

Continuous collaboration between consumer goods manufacturers and technology suppliers is necessary to speed up the implementation of new processing and packaging solutions.

PMMI releases PLCs 1 study guide

Jeremy Gerrard

December 9, 2015

In order to help candidates prepare for the PLC 1 exam, PMMI launched its Programmable Logic Controllers 1 Study Guide.

Final PACK EXPO Innovation Stage schedule released

Jeremy Gerrard

September 22, 2015

Featuring more than 40 sessions, the Innovation Stage at PACK EXPO Las Vegas (Sept. 28-30; Las Vegas Convention Center) will join together the latest technology and industry leaders for a series of free educational programs, according to show organizer PMMI, the Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies.