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PACK EXPO International 2026 will be held at McCormick Place in Chicago from October 18 to 21. The event will feature over 1.3 million square feet of exhibition space, accommodating 2,600 exhibitors and 48,000 attendees. Here’s a preview of some of the equipment solutions that exhibitors will introduce or showcase at the show.

While there are multiple hygienically designed machines and sanitation methods available to the industry, labor shortages and new or changing regulations pose hurdles for food and beverage manufacturers.

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.

Here’s a look at just a few of the equipment solutions exhibitors will introduce or highlight at the show.

For food processing professionals, the challenge lies in integrating safety seamlessly into high-speed, high-volume operations. Here are the top five strategies to help safeguard manufacturers' facilities and products.

With investment in automation and advanced technologies, food processors can embark on a path toward a more efficient, sustainable future.

The company employs more than 100 full-time people and relies on several co-packers throughout the U.S. to service its national retail partners and consumer base.

But food processors still prefer in-person support in some situations.

The show floor featured an array of machinery and equipment in action, catering to sectors such as food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, industrial and agricultural chemicals, personal care and cosmetics.

How has recent AI data collection and analysis innovation affected the packaging industry? What does it take to utilize this technology and create an effective and innovative plant through predictive maintenance and automation? What are the challenges and opportunities?