Jorge Izquierdo

In the wake of COVID-19, industries worldwide faced unprecedented challenges, and the dairy sector was no exception.

Consumers' focus on sustainability, convenience and healthy lifestyles has placed new demands on manufacturers and the packaging they develop.

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, described the changing face of the North American dairy industry in its report, “Dairy Industry — A Market Assessment” (September 2013). Consumers were, and still are, attracted to new products, flavors and packaging to match their on-the-go lifestyles. Retailers, naturally, pass those demands on to their suppliers.

Ensuring compliance with food safety standards in an increasingly complex regulatory environment can be challenging for dairy processors.