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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.
Contactless Payment Device
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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. 

Start-up Spotlight: Borough Broth
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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.

Latest Insights
Could Regenerative Agriculture Be Coffee’s Critical Pivot in 2026
Could Regenerative Agriculture Be Coffee’s Critical Pivot in 2026
Exploring a critical shift in the coffee industry: the move from "sustainable" preservation to "regenerative" restoration. The global coffee industry could be facing a "code red" moment.
Trend
December 16, 2025
UK Sugar Tax Extension and Its Implications for the Food and Beverage Industry
UK Sugar Tax Extension and Its Implications for the Food and Beverage Industry
The UK government has announced a significant extension to the Soft Drinks Industry Levy (SDIL), commonly referred to as the sugar tax, now encompassing high-sugar milk-based drinks.
Analysis
November 28, 2025
The Rise of “Snackification”: Why Snacking Is Winning Over Full Meals
The Rise of “Snackification”: Why Snacking Is Winning Over Full Meals
Snacking is very much in, while main meals are on the way out.
Trend
November 17, 2025
The Future of Chocolate: Clean, Sustainable & Transparent
The Future of Chocolate: Clean, Sustainable & Transparent
The global chocolate market remains a powerhouse: valued at approximately US$123 billion, the industry is expected to grow at a 4.8% CAGR and reach around US$184 billion by 2033.
Trend
November 11, 2025
How Halloween Confectionery is Embracing the Sugar Reduction Trend
How Halloween Confectionery is Embracing the Sugar Reduction Trend
A critical balancing act: delivering on the nostalgia and indulgence of the holiday while meeting the demand for "better-for-you" options.
Analysis
October 2, 2025
DoorDash Report: "Summerween" Pushes Fall Demand to July, Pecan Emerging as 2025’s Breakout Flavour
DoorDash Report: "Summerween" Pushes Fall Demand to July, Pecan Emerging as 2025’s Breakout Flavour
As the line between summer and autumn continues to blur, new data from DoorDash suggests that consumers are no longer waiting for the calendar—or major coffee chains—to dictate the start of "cosy season."
Report
September 17, 2025
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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.

The Good Cup
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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.

The Good Cup
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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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