A new PMMI report on Snack Foods Packaging Trends to be released in December will show that three of four snack companies purchased packaging equipment in the past year, and almost 90% of them are expecting to invest in packaging systems over the next three years, noted Tom Egan, vice president of industry services for PMMI.

“PMMI members are feeling strong about the outlook for shipments in this area,” he said.

During the recent Pack Expo 2024 show, the association’s largest ever held in Chicago, Egan discussed how ongoing PMMI research reflects continued optimism for growth while highlighting potential opportunities and issues affecting the packaging arena.