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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.
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SIAL Paris 2026 Event Review: Sustainability and Nutrition
SIAL Paris 2026 showcased critical shifts in the global food and beverage industry, highlighting verifiable product quality, sustainable supply chains, and functional health innovations across international exhibitors. The dedicated SIAL For Change area highlighted exhibitors demonstrating measurable, impact-driven initiatives.
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The New Buzz: THC Beverages
In a market dominated by quick-to-market seltzers, Whirlwined is taking the slow road—fermenting real wine before infusing it with THC. We sat down with Whirlwined to discuss the technical hurdles of removing alcohol without losing soul, and why the "grassy" aftertaste is finally a thing of the past.
Interview
February 13, 2026
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World's Top 15 Soft Drinks Brands 2026
This year's FNBX Global Soft Drink Report details the rise of the 'Functional & Dirty' era, where texture and active health benefits are replacing traditional diet sodas, and reveals why the industry's future now relies on 'morning energy' and 'dessert profiles' rather than just refreshment.
Analysis
February 12, 2026
IKEA’s 2026 Report: Rise of "Sofa Dining" and the "Messy Reality" of Global Kitchens
The era of the pristine, Instagram-perfect dinner party may be officially over. According to the newly released IKEA Cooking & Eating Report 2026, the global kitchen is defined by "comfortable chaos," where traditional rituals are being rewritten by screen time, shrinking living spaces, and a desire for comfort over convention.
Report
February 10, 2026
Rise Baking Company 2026 Bakery Trends: Indulgence, Efficiency, and 'Clean' Formulations
Rise Baking Company, a major supplier to the North American bakery industry, has released its strategic outlook for 2026. The company aims to offer solutions made with colours from natural sources across its entire portfolio by the end of 2026.
Report
February 10, 2026
FDA Updates Labelling Guidance and Approves New Natural Colour Additives in Shift Away from Petroleum Dyes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a significant update to its labelling policies and colour additive approvals, marking a major step in the agency’s ongoing initiative to remove petroleum-based synthetic colours from the nation’s food supply.
Report
February 9, 2026
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The Shelf Presence Problem: Strategic Packaging Innovation in the Age of Saturation
An analysis of the strategic pivots of industry leaders and challengers who are redefining the physical and digital shelf. Packaging has transcended its traditional role as a protective vessel to become the primary engine of brand equity, a tactile validator of premium positioning, and an active participant in the digital ecosystem.
Analysis
February 6, 2026
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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.
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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.
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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 Good Cup
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.
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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.
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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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