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Experiential Dining and Immersive Food Concepts
For B2B food & beverage companies this is more than PR theatre: it’s a revenue and loyalty channel, an R&D testbed, and a data-rich platform for product incubation.
Supplier
POS Hero Ltd
Interactive POS till system with moblie app
Market estimates put the global experiential dining market in the tens of billions and forecasting rapid growth into the 2030s. 87% of diners who tried an AR/VR dining experience said they’d do it again.
The Insight Lab
Where data meets discovery. Each insight begins with a key trend or emerging topic shaping the food and beverage industry. Our experts unpack these insights through clear analysis and practical context, while featured suppliers and companies showcase the products, technologies, and solutions turning these trends into reality.
Latest Insights
Quorn Cuts Food Waste by 59% in 2026 Net Positive Report
Quorn Foods has released its 2025-2026 Net Positive report, highlighting a 59% reduction in food waste, significant Scope 3 emission progress, and robust B2B foodservice initiatives. The report details the company's ongoing integration of sustainability metrics into its core business model.
Analysis
October 5, 2026
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Innovation and Trends at Caffe Culture Show London 2026
The Caffe Culture Show 2026, held at the Business Design Centre (BDC) in London, served as a key showcase for top coffee roasters and the innovative technology currently reshaping the cafe sector. The event highlighted three primary trends driving the market forward: technological innovation, flavour-first menu development, and health and wellness customisation.
Insight
September 30, 2026
Mars Achieves 98% Responsibly Sourced Cocoa Milestone
Mars hits a 98% responsibly sourced, deforestation-free cocoa milestone in its 2025 progress report, advancing its $1bn Cocoa for Generations strategy. The achievement marks the midpoint conclusion of specific targets established in 2018 under the company's 10-year, $1 billion Cocoa for Generations initiative running through 2028.
Report
September 28, 2026
Senovia Outlines Key Flavour Trends and Cultural Forces Set to Shape 2027
Senovia publishes its 2027 flavour forecast, identifying four macro cultural drivers shaping consumer demand from Asian botanicals to retro comfort desserts. The report indicates that flavour trends are not emerging at random, but are instead governed by four overarching cultural forces.
Report
September 26, 2026
NFRA Study Highlights Untapped Air Fryer Opportunities for Frozen Food Brands
New consumer research from the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) reveals that while air fryers are now present in 70% of American households, a substantial packaging and preparation gap persists across the food manufacturing sector.
Analysis
September 25, 2026
Conagra Brands: 2026 Future of Snacking Report
Conagra Brands has published its second annual Future of Snacking report, evaluating commercial data and consumer purchasing habits across the $198.2 billion US snacking sector. The study reveals that snacking has expanded into the single largest eating occasion in the United States, representing nearly 272 billion annual eating occasions.
Report
September 24, 2026
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Product
Vitclear
Functional Nootropic Drinks
A variety of lightly sparkling low-sugar functional sodas, made with a delicious blend of botanical extracts found in nature. Scientifically formulated to support your brain, gut, and active health. Experience the benefits of nootropics, without harmful preservatives or artificial sweeteners, and support your body with appropriate amounts of vitamins and minerals in an easy-to-consume solution.
Supplier
The Good Cup
The White Range: Clean, Classic, and Ready for Your Brand
The White Range offers a crisp, minimalist design that provides the perfect blank canvas for your custom branding. Featuring The Good Cup’s revolutionary lid-free design, these cups include a built-in spout for hot brews and a secure top that fits any straw for cold drinks. Ideal for modern cafes and restaurants looking to serve their beverages with a sleek, eco-friendly aesthetic.
Supplier
SmartSkin Technologies
SmartSkin’s sensor technology solution
Provide real-time insights into how your aluminum, glass, and PET containers are handled across the line. By capturing pressure, shock, and velocity data at every critical touchpoint, SmartSkin helps teams quickly identify inefficiencies, detect damage risks, and fine-tune equipment settings with precision.
Supplier
The Kraft Range: Earthy, Natural, and Sustainable
Showcase your commitment to the environment with The Kraft Range. Made with natural, unbleached paperboard, this rustic brown cup communicates sustainability at first glance. Whether you are serving hot artisanal coffee, cold drinks, or food to-go, the Kraft cup utilises the signature easy-fold, integrated paper lid that completely eliminates the need for single-use plastic lids.
Supplier
Bizerba
X-ray inspection system XRE-D pro
The inspection system XRE-D pro detects all foreign objects which the X-rays absorb differently as compared to the surrounding product due to their density, chemical composition or dimensions. The intelligent power management of the X-ray system constantly ensures an optimal performance and thus increases the life cycle of the tube. The optional dual energy technology considerably enhances the detection of impurities with a lower density such as PVC, rubber, ceramics, stones, calcified bones and similar materials.
Supplier
Peco InspX
Seamtrac Legato 360° Can Seam Analyzer
The first inline, 360-degree, non-contact seam inspection system. SeamTrac Legato sets a new standard in canning quality control with real-time defect detection, advanced seamer monitoring, and precise headspace control.
Multiple X-ray inspection beams with overlapping coverage enables the Legato to inspect within multi-layered seams to identify a range of defects.
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