US food and beverage processing machinery market reaches $6.2 billion
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Updated · dairyfoods.com · May 8
US food and beverage processing machinery market reaches $6.2 billion
10 articles · Updated · dairyfoods.com · May 8
PMMI and FPSA said 2025 shipment value rose 3.2% from 2024 and could reach $6.7 billion by 2027.
Meat and poultry held 29.2% of the market, ahead of prepared foods at 14% and dairy at 12.4%.
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