The 5P and Converting Industries in Wisconsin lead the nation and one of the biggest reasons is the Food and Beverage Industries in Wisconsin. WEDC has done an excellent job tracking these industries! The upcoming Specialty Paper, Printing, Converting, Coating, and Packaging Conference will have a heavy emphasis on the Food Packaging Industry.
- Wisconsin has 3,747 industry companies in Food and Beverages
- Eight out of ten of the largest food companies in the world have operations in Wisconsin.
- The industry employees 142,667 in Wisconsin
- If Wisconsin were a nation, we would be the fourth largest producer of cheese in the world.
- Wisconsin is the number one producer of ginseng, cranberries, dry whey, milk, and snap beans plus a big player in other agricultural products.
- Wisconsin is a World Leader in Animal Genetics
- The Great Lakes States Region Food and Beverage industries are the breadbasket of the USA.
We are seeing Smart and Sustainable Packaging evolving with new products, innovation, digital printing, coating technologies, paper products, intelligent and active packaging that can do more than contain a product. We see packaging increasing consumer engagement, improving product safety, and traceability with QR codes and RFID label technologies.
The growth is fueled by increasing demand for packaged foods, a developed food retail sector, and technological advancement in packaging solutions. With an increasing number of people living in urban areas characterized by fast-paced lifestyles, the fast-food market is growing. The demographic shift has led to a surge in consumption of packaged foods, particularly ready-to-eat meals. According to latest trends, 60% of consumers opt for convenient food.
The North American Market is a major part of the global food packaging market projected to reach a value of $512 billion by 2028. It is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.8% from 2025 to 2030.
Sign up for the Specialty Paper Conference on September 16th at Miron Construction to educate and learn about 5P, Converting, and Food Industry! Go to: www.greenbayinnovationgroup.com/events – specialty paper. The cost is: $100.00 per person.
