Tradeshow to feature discussions on critical timely industry topics
August 14, 2023
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023, taking place Sept. 11-13, to feature more exhibitors and experiences for attendees. The theme of PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2023 is “Expect Innovation,” and will feature new and growing show features that address critical industry trends.
As ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails experience continued growth, experts note that the category’s rise could be due to diversification versus that of the hard seltzer category.
It seems that last year’s oppressively high fuel prices are behind us, at least for the near-term. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuel Data Center projects 2023 and 2024 fuel averages below 2022 levels.
Within the beverage industry, when it comes to efforts that support sustainability and a circular economy, experts stress the importance of considering how label materials affect the recyclability of packaging.
Consumers’ quest for value as inflation and other factors are impacting grocery bills has helped club stores become an attractive solution for shopping needs.
With rising consumer demand for drinks made with natural ingredients, experts note that beverage-makers are turning to fruit and vegetable ingredients to deliver functional drinks that meet consumers’ growing need states.
As more consumers are recognizing the link between immune-health and overall health, experts note that the demand for functional beverages that support immunity has never been higher.
Sustainability and on-the-go consumption are among the key packaging influencing coding technology as these solutions look to support high line speeds and varying pack sizes.
As automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are one type of technology to help overcome labor shortages in the warehouse, experts note the technology provides operators a means to fill the resource gap, allowing human labor to be allocated to more complex tasks.
Loyalty from energy drink consumers have helped this market thrive, but efforts to appeal to the fitness lifestyle community and gamers is giving the category an opportunity to expand.