In 2025, food industry packaging is experiencing a rapid transformation. This is causing food processors and foodservice operators to reevaluate how they manage their operations – from packaging design and material selection to the equipment and technologies that are driving their workflows.
What’s driving the change? It’s not just one thing. Regulatory pressure, sustainability mandates, supply chain disruptions, technological advancements, and shifting consumer preferences contribute to the packaging transformation.
To stay competitive, food processing and foodservice teams need to be proactive and flexible, adapting their packaging strategies to stay ahead of evolving standards and control costs, as well as respond to changes in market trends.
Here are five areas that should be on every food processor operations team’s radar.
No matter where you are in your food processing packaging strategy, our BradyPLUS team can partner with you to support your efforts and discover solutions to help you future-proof your packaging operations. Talk to one of our packaging specialists today!
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1. U.S. Food & Drug: FSMA Final Rule on Requirements for Additional Traceability Records for Certain Foods
2. Packaging World: Through the Line Podcast: Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labels
3. Packaging Dive: Voluntary sustainable packaging goals are on the way out, Gartner says
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5. Circular Action Alliance: EPR Deadline is Approaching in California!
6. Food Processing: The Time for Digitalization in Food & Beverage is Now
7. GS1 US: Get Ready for GS1 Sunrise 2027