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PMMI Announces Finalists for 2026 Technology Excellence Awards

Nine innovations compete for top honors in food and beverage, general packaging and processing, and sustainability at PACK EXPO International.

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies
Sep 23, 2026

Nine breakthrough technologies have been named finalists in the 2026 Technology Excellence Awards, presented by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. The awards recognize some of the most innovative packaging and processing technologies making their PACK EXPO International debut.

Three finalists in each of three categories—Food/Beverage, General Packaging & Processing, and Sustainability—will compete for attendee votes during PACK EXPO International, Oct. 18–21 at McCormick Place in Chicago.

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