Industry Reports

Technology is playing a growing role in all aspects of industry. Used strategically and safely, it can provide the means to create ever more efficient production. This report demonstrates within each phase how this is achievable through effective vertical startups, user friendly intuitive equipment, accessible and engaging training materials, and delivering data-driven insig...

This report explores in greater detail how the aftermarket space is growing, what end users expect and need most from their aftermarket partners, what new technologies are emerging, and what actionable recommendations OEMs and their suppliers can consider to improve their aftermarket services. ...

This white paper provides the industry with insights into beverage packaging trends that will impact the packaging and processing industry. ...

This white paper explores both the obstacles and benefits of integrating growing levels of digital connectivity and data utilization into manufacturing operations to enhance operational efficiency. ...

This white paper highlights how technology can help address issues such as labor shortages, high turnover, and the widening skills gap. ...

This white paper provides the industry with insights and findings that explore the issues, latest industry developments, forecasts and trends guiding the investments in packaging and processing equipment and technology in the Snack Foods industry. ...

Contract packaging (CP) and contract manufacturing (CM) have been steadily growing across consumer goods manufacturing segments. From food to pharmaceuticals, brand owners and large manufacturing organizations are turning to CP/CM partners to handle part or all of their production and packaging needs. While each industry has its own unique considerations, there are several c...

AI is important for the packaging and processing industry and its potential is revealed as the range of possible solutions expands. Although AI is seen as a relatively new technology, machine learning has been present in a variety of forms for many years. It has now progressed far beyond a theoretical concept, with a host of practical applications of AI throughout the packag...

It is clear that data and technology is playing an increasingly important role across the industry, and there will also be a growing role for AI within packaging and processing. There are varying degrees of engagement with new technologies, with many participants expressing a desire to explore these further, utilizing them to address the skills gaps that continue to hamper t...

This white paper covers the craft beer and spirits industries to help better understand the unmet packaging needs of craft producers and the future trajectory of the craft industry as a whole. ...

Many end-users saw the benefits remote services can provide to their operations during the Covid-19 pandemic and have continued to request remote assistance from their suppliers. This whitepaper explores how end-users are choosing which remote services to use and which they are investing in for the future, what barriers are preventing end-users from adopting some remote serv...

The importance of communication, involving all relevant stakeholders early in the process, ownership of tasks, and robust planning all came out clearly as key factors in achieving successful vertical start-ups. ...

Global sustainable packaging policies and swiftly changing domestic legislation are impacting the rate at which manufacturers need to change packaging materials and the discussions revealed clear movement towards more sustainable packaging and practices, such as reducing carbon footprints. ...

This white paper provides recommendations based on over 30 years of recruiting industry experience and features firsthand accounts from companies in the packaging industry, detailing their resources and strategies for talent attraction, hiring, and retention. Using these insights, your organization will be able to improve your strategic approach to its greatest asset - the p...

Many consumer packaged goods companies' (CPGs) warehouses are still highly manual and often operating from outdated buildings with unsuitable layouts, causing bottlenecks in their operations. Warehouse automation offers a wide range of opportunities and benefits to CPGs and the third-party logistics companies (3PLs) many choose to carry out direct-to-consumer (D2C) fulfillme...

The dairy industry has faced numerous obstacles in the last few years - from supply chain struggles to fluctuating consumer demand, dairy producers have been challenged to maximize efficiency in their operations. Despite these difficulties, the future of the dairy industry is bright – especially for those producers open to innovation and collaboration. ...

From the report and the Top to Top sessions it is apparent each thematic area is of significance to companies involved in packaging and processing. With organizations at very different points when it comes to embracing new technologies such as automation and digitalization, there is a real opportunity to share experiences and successes....

This white paper discusses why standards are important to machinery builders, what core standards are relevant to packaging and processing, how to determine what standard(s) to follow, and what is currently happening with standards....

The report helps to identify upcoming investment plans and projects, key issues driving or inhibiting planned machinery investments, operational priorities, top supplier selection attributes and the primary reasons why some of the companies have selected packaging or processing suppliers outside of North America for their lines....

The PMMI/AMERIPEN collaboration, 2023 Packaging Compass: Evaluating Trends in U.S. Packaging Design Over the Next Decade and Implications for the Future of a Circular Packaging System, attempts to close the gap between design needs and recovery needs by beginning a conversation on trends, forecasting a decade ahead, and recognizing the role of multiple stakeholders in advancing a circular packagin...