Discover your next big idea in food packaging & processing this month
Experience a breakthrough in food packaging & processing—explore solutions from 2,300 suppliers spanning all industries at PACK EXPO Las Vegas.

Closing the skills gap

PMMI U can help address the lack of skilled workers threatening the future of the U.S. manufacturing industry.

The booming manufacturing industry is facing a major hurdle: the growing skills gap.
The booming manufacturing industry is facing a major hurdle: the growing skills gap.

The U.S. manufacturing industry is booming. But it’s also facing a major hurdle: the growing skills gap. According to a 2018 study from Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute, the gap will continue to widen, with 4.6 million positions unfilled between 2018 to 2028. Currently 2.4 million positions in manufacturing remain vacant.

Liquid Foods Innovations Report
Welcome to the inaugural Packaging World/ProFood World Innovations Report on liquid food packaging, drawn from nearly 300 PACK EXPO International booth visits (Chicago, Nov. 3–6, 2024). Our editors highlight the most groundbreaking equipment and materials—supported by video demos—that promise to transform how liquid foods are processed, packaged, and delivered.
Learn More
Liquid Foods Innovations Report
Dairy Food & Beverage Innovations Report
Discover cutting-edge packaging and processing solutions in the inaugural Packaging World/ProFood World Innovations Report. From high-speed filling machines to mono-material lids, see how the latest advancements from PACK EXPO International 2024 are driving safety, sustainability, and extended shelf life—shaping the future of dairy food and beverage packaging.
Access Now
Dairy Food & Beverage Innovations Report