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A shortage of skilled workers, rising costs, margins under pressure and growing sustainability requirements have long become a reality for food producers.

High energy prices, the circular economy, and the shortage of a new generation of skilled workers are placing increasing pressure on the packaging industry. Digitalization and artificial intelligence are accelerating this transformation.

At IAOM MEA 2025 in Jeddah, millers, automation experts and grain analysts examined how AI is reshaping purchasing, quality, traceability and market risk and why data governance and human judgement still matter.

Record attendance, high-level international participation, and a renewed synergy across the supply chain marked a transformative edition for IPACK-IMA and Pharmintech 2025.