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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

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. 

SIAL Paris 2026 Event Review: Sustainability and Nutrition
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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.

Latest Insights
Pukka: Bleached and Unbleached Tea Bags?
Pukka: Bleached and Unbleached Tea Bags?
Organic tea producer Pukka Herbs has addressed consumer misconceptions regarding bleached and unbleached tea bags, highlighting the impact of lignin on herbal flavour profiles.
Analysis
July 20, 2026
PepsiCo Foods Summer 2026 Flavour Trends
PepsiCo Foods Summer 2026 Flavour Trends
PepsiCo Foods has unveiled its 2026 summer portfolio, targeting peak seasonal demand with bold swicy profiles, pickle-forward varieties, and high-protein convenience formats. This includes bold flavour innovation, pickle-forward varieties, recipes inspired by peak tomato season and convenient on-the-go formats.
Trend
July 20, 2026
Beating The Heat: Frozen Slush Drinks
Beating The Heat: Frozen Slush Drinks
The frozen beverage sector, historically dominated by high-sugar, neon-colored convenience store slushies, has emerged as a dynamic frontier for functional nutrition, premiumization, and technological disruption. Driven by rising global temperatures, a persistent consumer demand for affordable luxuries.
Trend
July 15, 2026
Starbucks: Cold Foam is Driving Fruit Flavoured Innovation
Starbucks: Cold Foam is Driving Fruit Flavoured Innovation
Starbucks is expanding its cold beverage portfolio by using cold foam as a functional platform to integrate fruit and botanical flavours into its core coffee menu. By utilising cold foam as a distinct layer on cold brew, iced coffee, and espresso-based drinks, the company is able to introduce complex flavour combinations.
Analysis
July 7, 2026
UK Digital Restrictions and Commercial Autonomy: Reshaping Teen Consumption
UK Digital Restrictions and Commercial Autonomy: Reshaping Teen Consumption
The UK Food and Beverage sector is witnessing a rapid structural shift in how it engages with teenagers. Concurrently, legislative pressures concerning youth digital safety, such as discussions around banning social media for under-16s, are forcing a pivot in marketing strategies.
Analysis
July 6, 2026
Global Cost of Living: Milk and Bread
Global Cost of Living: Milk and Bread
As we pass the mid-point of 2026, the global grocery sector is operating within a state of “fragile stabilisation.” While the headline-grabbing hyper-inflation of previous years has cooled to a manageable 3-4% across major economies, the underlying economics of the supermarket shelf tell a far more complex story.
Analysis
July 2, 2026
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Featured Suppliers & Products
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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 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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