Stringent food safety regulations will inspire innovation in machinery standards while encouraging dairy manufacturers to invest in high-quality processing equipment. However, staffing and skill levels remain industry challenges.
The conference will open Wednesday evening with a compelling panel discussion titled "The Growing Pains of Success: Why Risk Scales Faster Than Revenue," featuring Kimberli Carroll, President & CEO of Ruiz Foods; Dave Zilko, Founder & CEO of Skinny Butcher LLC; and Bob Grote, CEO of Grote Co. Moderated by Ben Reeder of ARCO Design/Build, this candid conversation will explore how to balance ambitious growth with operational stability and organizational culture.
Aseptic and extended-shelf-life (ESL) production lines offer a promising opportunity for dairy processors, particularly as aseptic juice sales have increased by nearly 7%, reaching $2.6 billion. The global aseptic packaging market is expected to grow significantly, rising from $80 billion in 2024 to $185.8 billion by 2032.
As 2025 comes to a close, advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming the food industry by boosting yield, driving innovation, and optimizing operations across dairy plants and ingredient companies.
Uncover pivotal insights from IDFA’s DairyTech 2025 conference, where leaders emphasized the future of dairy supply chains. Focusing on artificial intelligence, resilience, and cost management, experts outlined strategies for navigating disruption and reshaping the industry for success.
AX Motion Insights Pneumatic is a cost-effective, easy-to-use solution for preventing costly unscheduled machine downtime through its monitoring of pneumatic cylinders for wear and anomalies. This AI-based industrial app ensures operations are more reliable, efficient, and ultimately more profitable, the company stated.
PACK EXPO celebrated its 30th anniversary with the largest event in history, featuring over 1 million square feet of exhibit space and more than 30,000 attendees. Held by PMMI, the show welcomed over 2,300 exhibitors and 50,000 professionals, showcasing numerous products for dairy processors.
PACK EXPO just completed its 30th anniversary trade show in Las Vegas. We sit down with Laura Thompson, vice president, Trade Shows for PMMI, who reveals some interesting packaging trends..