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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.
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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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Analysis
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.
Latest Insights
Finnish Food Authority Study Validates Safety and Nutrition of Oat Drinks
A Finnish Food Authority study confirms oat drinks are safe and nutritious dairy alternatives, establishing daily consumption guidelines for children. According to the newly published final report of the Finnish Food Authority’s VEGETURVA project (Food Safety of Plant-Based Products), plant-based drinks are a safe option as part of a healthy diet.
Analysis
September 18, 2026
ADM Engages 56,000 Farmers across 4.6M Acres in Regenerative Agriculture Report
ADM has published its fourth annual regenerative agriculture report, showing that its 2025 programmes engaged more than 56,000 farmers across 4.6 million acres and cut 946,000 tonnes of CO₂e. ADM also expanded collaboration across the value chain through new partnerships, including initiatives with PepsiCo, Mars, General Mills and Walmart.
Report
September 16, 2026
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The Jaffa Cake Effect: Why Food Brands Are Obsessed with Chocolate-Orange Collaborations
From Müller Corner yoghurt pots to chilled barista coffees, legacy snack brand McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes is migrating across the supermarket. Here is how brand mashups, “safe adventure” psychology, and food chemistry turned a divisive teatime classic into the UK’s most versatile flavour powerhouse.
Trend
September 14, 2026
UK Government Bans Deep-Fried Foods for School Meals
The UK government has announced a comprehensive overhaul of school food standards across England, introducing strict new dietary mandates that ban deep-fried foods, restrict processed meats, curb cheese-heavy dishes, and enforce statutory nutrition standards across breakfast clubs for the first time. Taking effect from 2027, banning deep-fried food and tighten nutritional rules across menus.
Report
September 14, 2026
Nestlé: Meet The Person Behind The Bar
Meet Sarah Drakes, Sustainability Manager in confectionery at Nestlé UK and Ireland. Sarah works across our confectionery brands, with many made in the UK, from KitKat and Aero to Quality Street, Yorkie, Polo, After Eight and more. From sourcing and packaging to the bigger picture on emissions, Sarah helps drive work that moves our brands forward and supports our wider sustainability ambitions.
Interview
September 8, 2026
Monin’s Jessica Monro: Innovating the Autumn Coffee Shop Menu
Think consumers are tired of pumpkin spice? Think again. Monin beverage expert Jessica Monro breaks down why autumn’s favourite flavours are expanding rather than disappearing, and how operators are using texture, vibrant matcha bases, and bakery-inspired LTOs to captivate social media-savvy drinkers.
Interview
September 7, 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.
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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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