AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPackaging & Processing: PMMI’s 2026 Packaging State of the Industry Report pegs the U.S. packaging machinery market at $11.7B in 2025, with food the biggest end market (~44%), while Canada shipments rose 3.6% to ~$1.2B. Soy Processing Expansion: CHS plans a $700M Wisconsin soybean crush plant, aiming to boost processing capacity by 60% and create a closer market for farmers. Texture as a Product Strategy: Food makers are leaning into “mouthfeel” and crunchier, gooier textures to win over consumers. Food Safety & Recalls: FDA-linked recall alerts include Centric Compounding’s wellness injectables pulled over elevated endotoxins. Regulatory/Health Tech (Food-adjacent): FDA accepted Organon’s sNDA to extend MIUDELLA hormone-free IUD duration to 6 years and granted Priority Review to Takeda’s zasocitinib for plaque psoriasis. Food Systems & Climate: A new overview highlights climate bottlenecks across farm-to-fork, from heat and drought to higher spoilage and logistics costs. Hospitality & Dining: Senior living operators are using dining experiences as a sales lever, while new food venues and menus keep rolling out.
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