Rebecca Marquez

Rebecca Marquez is director of custom research for PMMI, the association for packaging and processing technologies. Marquez joined PMMI in 2016 as a business intelligence manager, responsible for the execution and analysis of PMMI’s internal market research projects. In March 2021, Marquez was given a leading role in the development and building of PMMI Media Group’s Custom Research initiative.

Packaging

Innovative Materials Offer Increased Sustainable Functionality

The shift toward a more circular economy has led to the adoption of mono-material structures. However, trade-offs exist on the road to improved sustainability for machinery and materials alike.

Rebecca Marquez

August 4, 2026

While research insights indicate that most companies have a low-to-moderate likelihood of increasing their use of reusable materials, recyclable materials continue to be the primary focus for packaging innovation and sustainability initiatives.

Sustainable Packaging

CPG Firms Must Move Strategically to Meet Sustainable Packaging Goals

Redesigns to reduce a package’s footprint and the production of thinner packaging are on the rise, but will legacy machinery be ready to handle the emerging materials?

Rebecca Marquez

July 10, 2026

As CPG companies transition to sustainable materials, trade-offs are almost guaranteed.

Join Lynn Dornblaser, Client Advisor at Mintel, and Alyse Thompson-Richards, Editor-in-Chief of FOOD ENGINEERING, as they break down the 2026 Top 100 Food and Beverage Companies and discuss the factors affecting this year’s rankings.

Explore food safety strategies that strengthen sanitation, risk management, operational efficiency, and compliance across foodservice and facility environments.