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With a high consumption of packaged food, Western Europe remains one of the most important markets for food processing and packaging machinery. The region is investing heavily in new capacities and dominates European import volumes.

With demand for packaged food expected to increase to 67 million tons, Southern Europe's need for modern process and packaging technology is growing. The mechanical engineering sector is benefiting from higher exports and a growing willingness to invest.

The increasing demand for packaged food in Eastern Europe is leading to growing investment in food processing and packaging machinery. Germany, Italy and China are among the most important supplier countries.

Global exports of food processing and packaging machinery to Northern Europe have risen by 9 percent over the past five years. Germany is the most important supplier country.

The food and packaging machinery industry is showing stability despite global uncertainties: slight increase in production, robust foreign markets - but high location costs are weighing on competitiveness.

In December, incoming orders for food processing and packaging machinery increased by 17% in real terms compared to the previous year. Domestic orders rose by 15% and orders from abroad by 17%.

German production of food processing and packaging (FPaP) machinery increased by 3.6% in the first three quarters of 2025. Packaging machinery production increased significantly.

This article provides trade association-specific explanations regarding the consultation on socioeconomic aspects announced for March 2026. In addition, reference is made to the VDMA's PFAS page.

In November, incoming orders for food processing and packaging machinery rose by 7% in real terms compared to the previous year. Domestic orders rose by 32% and orders abroad by 3%.

Global exports of food processing and packaging machinery to Africa have been rising for 5 years. German deliveries grew by 23% to 497 million euros in 2024. Germany is the third most important supplier country.

Contrary to the decline in global exports to South Korea in 2024, Germany's deliveries of food processing and packaging machinery increased by 7% to EUR 124 million. Germany is the second most important supplier country behind China.

Despite rising demand for packaged food, Taiwan's imports of food processing and packaging machinery will decline slightly in 2024. German suppliers are losing market share.

Demand for packaged food in Japan remains stable, as do imports of food processing and packaging machinery. Germany is the most important supplier to China, but exports are declining.

The growing demand for packaged foods in China is opening up opportunities for machine manufacturers, even though global exports of food processing and packaging machines have recently declined. Germany remains the most important supplier country.

In October, incoming orders in the food processing and packaging machinery sub-sector were 7% down on the previous year in real terms. Domestic orders were up 30% on the previous year, while orders from abroad fell by 14%.

The Asia-Pacific region has been recording steady growth in global sales of packaged food for several years. India is expected to grow by 33 percent by 2029 and is one of the most dynamic markets.

The Middle East and North Africa account for 9 percent of the global market for packaged food. Sales are expected to increase by 20.7 percent to 97 million tons by 2029. This is driving investment in food machinery and packaging machines.

Latin America accounts for 12.4% and South America for 7.5% of global sales of packaged food. South America is forecast to grow by 10.6% to 72 million tons by 2029.

Southeast Asia accounts for 6% (53 million tons) of global sales of packaged food. Growth of 23.5% to 66 million tons is forecast for the region by 2029. Indonesia is the largest sales market.

The high demand for packaged food in North America could lead to a surge in investment in food machinery and packaging technology in order to increase production capacities and serve the market.

In September, incoming orders in the food processing and packaging machinery sector (NuV) were 5% higher in real terms than in the previous year. Domestic orders fell by 19%, while orders from abroad increased by 10%.

Smart manufacturing increases efficiency and quality through AI, IIoT, big data and virtual twins - for optimal use of resources, less waste and a fast response to market changes.

Skills shortage meets technology: intelligent HMIs, VR training and assistance systems enable intuitive operation, faster familiarization and targeted training through microlearning.

Markus Rustler is Managing Partner of Theegarten-Pactec GmbH & Co. KG in Dresden and, among other things, Chairman of the Confectionery Machinery Division. He talks to us about industry trends and reveals his motto.

We provide information about some new standards and a research project in the field of refrigeration technology, which may also be of interest to some companies in our trade association.

At the start of the world's leading trade fair drinktec, the industry is in robust shape. Exports continue to grow - by 6 in the first half of 2025 alone. Particularly strong: the EU-27 with 10.2%, the USA remains the most important single market.

Exports of food processing and packaging machinery will continue to grow in the first half of 2025, bucking the trend in the mechanical engineering sector as a whole.

On September 16, the topic at drinktec will be PFAS: The EU is planning to regulate the broad group of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as part of the REACH regulation. Possible bans have far-reaching consequences for mechanical engineering.

Juri Winkler is Managing Director of Diosna and Deputy Chairman of the VDMA's Bakery Machinery Division. He talks to us about what it takes to remain competitive as a company and where he finds inspiration.

At drinktec 2025 from September 15 to 19 in Munich, the VDMA and its cooperation partners will be presenting a selection of innovative processes and systems for the beverage and liquid food industry.

Bio-based, recyclable, reusable: Krones is researching how alternative packaging for beverages can be compatible with existing and new machines. One example of alternative container materials is the pulp bottle.

Incoming orders in the food processing and packaging machinery sector were down 5% in real terms in June compared to the same month last year.

AROMAnoALK improves the taste of dealcoholized wines by recovering aromas from fermented pomace. The process increases quality, reduces waste and strengthens sustainable production - especially for smaller businesses.

As a member of the Executive Board, Markus Tischer is responsible for "International Operations and Services" at Krones AG in Neutraubling. He talks to us about current challenges and what would help his company.

The future prospects for manufacturers of beverage machine and dairy technology are positive, as the global beverage industry is growing dynamically. The global sales volume of soft drinks will increase by 16% to 972 billion euros by 2028.

The new industry expert of the Africa Business Network in Angola identifies concrete business opportunities for German suppliers of food processing machinery, packaging machinery and agricultural technology.

Consumption habits are increasingly changing in the direction of health optimization. The market for products with health benefits and little or no sugar is growing.

The ongoing digital transformation is helping companies to improve existing value propositions and develop new ones.

The focus of the beverage and liquid food industry is on intelligent circular systems and sustainable resource management in the production and packaging process as well as on the responsible use of raw materials.

With the "AJCsens", the Fraunhofer IVV presents a smart spray cleaning system for demand-oriented tank cleaning, which offers a forward-looking answer to the constantly increasing pressure on time and resources thanks to its high savings potential.

The oscillating quartz-based sensor technology CoControl-QCM enables reliable inline detection of a wide range of contaminants, such as product deposits, biofilms and crystalline fouling.

The AI-supported monitoring system makes it possible to predictively detect fouling during the production process. This makes it particularly suitable for the production process of high-protein products such as yogurt drinks or mixed milk beverages.

With Material Hub, developers and designers can search for materials across suppliers and according to customizable technical criteria.

Michaela Marquardt is Managing Partner of ASTOR Schneidwerkzeuge GmbH in Storkow. She talks to us about what motivates her most and where she finds inspiration.

Here you can download our digital press kit and the press kits of our cooperation partners.

The decline in production in 2024 in the food processing and packaging machinery sector fell by just under 2% to 16.1 billion euros, while exports rose sharply - from 6% to 10.6 billion euros.

The office has compiled a list of addresses of testing laboratories for food contact materials.

We produce monthly data sheets on various sectors, categories and countries based on data from Euromonitor International. We publish these via the NuV-Telegram newsletter and make them available for download here.

Nadina Korthäuer is a member of the Management Board and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at ESPERA-WERKE in Duisburg. She talks to us about the challenges and trends in the industry and what she likes to do in her free time.

The VDMA reports a decline in production in the food processing and packaging machinery sector of just under 2% to EUR 16.1 billion, while exports grew by 6% to EUR 10.6 billion.

The global food and beverage industry is one of the most dynamic growth sectors. Plastic dominates sales of retail packaging for food and beverages.

Spain increased its exports of meat processing machinery by 3.1% in 2024. Companies exported machines worth 77 million euros.

Italy increased its exports of meat processing machinery by 3.8% in 2024. Companies achieved a record level of 182 million euros in foreign trade.

The applications of plant proteins are creamy, crispy, juicy and sustainability-conscious: the Department of Food Biotechnology and Process Engineering at TU Berlin is presenting its current research results at IFFA.

The future prospects of the supplier industry for the meat and protein sector are positive, as the global food industry is developing dynamically. Germany is on its way to becoming the leading market for meat substitute products.

Here you can download our digital press kit and the press kit of our cooperation partner, the Fraunhofer IVV.

Carelessly discarded packaging pollutes oceans and landscapes worldwide. The images of environmental pollution are well known and the need for action is great. Every individual bears responsibility.

Optimized packaging design and innovative processing techniques have led to packaging becoming lighter and lighter over the years, with the same or better packaging performance and stability.

China's National Food Safety Risk Assessment Center (CFSA) plans to approve new uses and substances.

Second edition of the Guideline for Metals and Alloys for Food Contact published.

This collection of links leads to various websites of the VDMA Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Association on this topic.

For several years now, we have been producing monthly data sheets on various sectors, categories and countries based on data from Euromonitor International. We publish the latest editions via the monthly newsletter NuV-Telegram.

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Information on the current publication of selected standards/drafts, in particular of "NA 003-01-14 AA Pipes and components for the food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries".