Processing Zone at PACK EXPO 2013 sells out

PACK EXPO 2013, scheduled Sept. 23-25 in Las Vegas, includes a number of show features geared toward showcasing packaging technologies for different industries and specialties. The Processing Zone pavilion will include a number of processing technologies for manufacturers in food processing that specializing in bakery and snacks, beverages, dairy and confectionery products, and other vertical sectors.

Growing zone

“Since debuting at PACK EXPO in 2010, the number of solutions providers exhibiting in The Processing Zone has increased by 42 percent,” said Jim Pittas, vice president of trade shows for PMMI, the organization that produces the annual PACK EXPO event.

According to Pittas, the growth of the Processing Zone can be attributed to  food and beverage processors joining together to find common solutions. In addition, Pittas said that processors are interested in finding opportunities to be connected to solutions for their entire manufacturing lines.

Beyond the Zone​

While the Processing Zone highlights technology of interest to food processing professionals, the area represents a fraction of the exhibitors highlighting processing technologies at the show. Companies offering processing solutions will also be located throughout the exhibit halls, alongside packaging equipment and materials and containers suppliers.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas will feature more than 1,600 exhibitors across approximately 700,000 net square feet of exhibit space. Other specialized areas include:

• The Confectionery Pavilion: Sponsored by the National Confectioners Association (NCA), this area focuses on solutions for candy producers.
• The Baking-Snack Break lounge (endorsed by the Snack Food Association) and The Candy Bar lounge (sponsored by NCA) These areas will provide networking opportunities and experts offering guidance on packaging- and processing-related challenges.
• The Beverage Cooler Lounge (endorsed by the International Society of Beverage Technologists): This area enables attendees to network and share ideas, and ask experts for technical advice.
• The Food Safety Summit Resource Center: This feature will showcase the latest safety technologies and offer solutions to challenges.

PACK EXPO 2013, scheduled Sept. 23-25 in Las Vegas, includes a number of show features geared toward showcasing packaging technologies for different industries and specialties. The Processing Zone pavilion will feature a number of processing technologies for manufacturers in food processing that specializing in bakery and snacks, beverages, dairy and confectionery products, and other vertical sectors.

“Since debuting at PACK EXPO in 2010, the number of solutions providers exhibiting in The Processing Zone has increased by 42 percent,” said Jim Pittas, vice president of trade shows for PMMI, the organization that produces the annual PACK EXPO event. “This growth stems from the fact that food and beverage processors continue to take a unified approach to packaging and processing and seek opportunities to be connected to solutions for the entire manufacturing lines.”

Beyond the Zone

While the Processing Zone highlights technology of interest to food processing professionals, the area represents a fraction of the exhibitors highlighting processing technologies at the show. Companies offering processing solutions will also be located throughout the exhibit halls, alongside packaging equipment and materials and containers suppliers.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas will feature more than 1,600 exhibitors across approximately 700,000 net square feet of exhibit space. Other specialized areas include:

·         The Confectionery Pavilion: Sponsored by the National Confectioners Association (NCA), this area focuses on solutions for candy producers.

·         The Baking-Snack Break lounge (endorsed by the Snack Food Association) and The Candy Bar lounge (sponsored by NCA) These areas will provide networking opportunities and experts offering guidance on packaging- and processing-related challenges.

·         The Beverage Cooler Lounge (endorsed by the International Society of Beverage Technologists): This area enables attendees to network and share ideas, and ask experts for technical advice.

·         The Food Safety Summit Resource Center: This feature will showcase the latest safety technologies and offer solutions to challenges.