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In today’s fast-paced food and beverage industry, staying informed is key to making strategic decisions. The Insight Lab is your go-to resource for actionable, in-depth analytics, emerging trends, and comprehensive industry reports. Powered by cutting-edge AI tools, this space is designed to help you uncover data-driven insights that can drive your business forward. Whether you're analysing market shifts or exploring consumer behavior patterns, The Insight Lab equips you with the knowledge you need to stay competitive.
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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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Interview
Start-up Spotlight: Borough Broth
What started with three slow-cookers in a London flat has transformed into a masterclass in ethical entrepreneurship. Founder Ros Heathcote reveals how she turned a "nose-to-tail" philosophy into a thriving organic business, the complexities of building a waste-free supply chain, and why curiosity is the secret ingredient for any aspiring start-up.
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Nestlé Interview: What's Next for your Fridge, Cupboard or Coffee Break in 2026?
To make sense of what’s coming next, we analyse a recent interview with Kate Knibbs, Cross-Category Consumer, Marketplace Insights and Analytics Lead, at Nestlé UK and Ireland. Kate keeps a close eye on the big shifts shaping what we eat and drink, spotting emerging trends and potential disruptors across Nutrition, Health and Wellness, Corporate Brand and Sustainability.
Analysis
March 26, 2026
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IFE 2026 Preview: FNBX's Top Picks
The International Food & Drink Event (IFE) 2026 is set to return to ExCeL London this March, bringing together thousands of industry leaders, product developers, and marketers. As the UK's premier showcase for food and beverage innovation, this year's event arrives at a critical juncture. Attendance is essential not just to discover new ingredients but to uncover actionable, tech-driven solutions designed to secure profit margins and digitise supply chains.
Analysis
March 24, 2026
Global F&B Industry Review: March 2026
The food and beverage landscape is currently undergoing a period of intense structural realignment. Following a turbulent macroeconomic environment, major players are aggressively utilising Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), portfolio rationalisation, and massive capital expenditures to secure supply chains and capitalise on shifting consumer preferences. Based on recent reporting across the FNBX network, we are seeing a distinct pivot from defensive posturing to offensive growth strategies.
Analysis
March 20, 2026
Hormel Foods Reveals Top 5 Pizza Industry Trends for 2026
According to Hormel Foods Foodservice brand managers Logan Kumm and Travis McMillan, limited-time offers (LTOs) have evolved. With 43% of US consumers actively looking to try new foods and flavours on a regular basis, rotating LTOs have emerged as the pizza industry's primary engine for driving foot traffic and generating essential social media buzz.
Report
March 19, 2026
Bakery & Plant-Based Trends Collide: The Rise of the Super-Tortilla
The global food and beverage landscape is experiencing an accelerated transformation driven by consumer demands for functional nutrition, clean-label transparency, and culinary authenticity. Traditional wrapped bread is facing unprecedented disruption from the flatbread and tortilla sub-categories, while the plant-based sector undergoes a radical recalibration toward whole-food proteins.
Trend
March 16, 2026
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Food Safety and Quality Control in 2026: Advanced Vision and X-Ray Inspection Technologies
The global food and beverage manufacturing ecosystem is undergoing a massive transformation. Food safety is no longer just a final operational checkpoint; it is the foundational bedrock of brand equity and financial survival. A single contamination event can instantly decimate consumer trust and incur severe legal penalties.
Analysis
March 13, 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.
Supplier
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.
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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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