2018 Food and Beverage Processing Machinery Report
Political uncertainty, Brexit, the Trans-Pacific Partnership, talk of tariffs and other potential changes to U.S. trade policy, are all taking a toll on exports of food and beverage processing equipment, says the new report.
Export sales are being hindered by strong dollar versus the euro and yen as well. In the U.S., moderate job growth, a housing recovery and increased consumer spending are driving health-conscious consumers to demand more choice and more responsibility from brand owners.
