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.

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AI, Big Data and Sustainability Top the List of Industry Concerns

The latest food and beverage industry trends also include healthier diets, labor issues, sanitation priorities and updated equipment designs.

Rebecca Marquez

October 6, 2026

In addition to artificial intelligence (AI), big data and sustainability concerns, food industry professionals taking part in PMMI's research emphasized health-driven product shifts, ongoing workforce constraints and heightened sanitation scrutiny.

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.