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Opportunities Flow for Beverage Professionals at PACK EXPO Las
Vegas
Reston, Va.; Sept. 16, 2015 — According to the Beverage Industry Report (Sept. 2014) from PMMI, The
Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, beverage companies want innovations that will
lead to more energy-efficient equipment; more flexible, forgiving and faster equipment; new packaging
materials; and much faster speed to market with packaging designs.
PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2015 (Las Vegas Convention Center, Sept. 28-30)​ , owned and produced by
PMMI, will open up a wealth of opportunities for beverage brand owners to meet these needs. The show,
the largest and most comprehensive of its kind this year, will host 30,000 attendees and over 2,000
exhibitors in more than 800,000 net square feet of exhibit space.
“In addition to focusing on consumer trends, beverage professionals need to be up to speed on the Food
Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). PACK EXPO Las Vegas will provide access to suppliers and education
that will make compliance easier,” says Jim Pittas, senior vice president, PMMI.
Start at the Beginning
Beverage manufacturers can start their trip around the show floor in areas like the Processing Zone
(Upper South Hall), a hub for processing equipment suppliers, where they can also visit the Food Safety
Summit Resource Center (Booth S-7632). Organized and brought to PACK EXPO Las Vegas by the Food
Safety Summit and co-sponsor GE, the Food Safety Summit Resource Center will be a central location
for FSMA experts who will present educational seminars and be available for one-on-one consultations
about the latest in food safety and FSMA compliance.
The Beverage Cooler Lounge (Booth S-7429), hosted by the International Society of Beverage
Technologists (ISBT), is a key on-floor destination for strengthening connections. This central meeting
point will provide opportunities to network with experts and peers addressing similar trends and
challenges.
“This is the fourth time we’ve provided resources at The Beverage Cooler Lounge,” says Larry Hobbs,
ISBT executive director. “We know the value it provides our members and other beverage industry
professionals. Having a dedicated space on the show floor where they can network and learn the latest
trends in the marketplace allows them to make the most of their PACK EXPO experience.”
ISBT will host a reception for beverage professionals at the Beverage Cooler Lounge on Tuesday, Sept.
29, from 3:30–5 p.m.
The Brand Zone (Lower South Hall), which features materials and containers that shape winning brands,
is a central point for attendees looking to improve product freshness or shelf appeal. Within The Brand
Zone, the Showcase of Packaging Innovations®, sponsored by The Dow Chemical Company, will display
award-winning packages from competitions around the world.
Drink in the Knowledge
There are plenty of opportunities to learn, too. ISBT will present a series of five educational sessions at
The Beverage Cooler Lounge:
● What are the Packaging Challenges and Trends We Face in Today’s Dynamically Changing
Markets?Presented by Ron Puvak, director, Global Marketing and New Business Development,
Plastic Technologies, Inc. (Monday, Sept. 28, and Tuesday, Sept. 29, 10–10:30 a.m.)
● FSMA and Food Defense: How will You be Affected? Presented by Brian Stegman, senior
engineer & food safety manager, Ingredion Incorporated (Monday, Sept. 28, and Tuesday, Sept.
29, 11–11:30 a.m.)