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Dear Readers,
Welcome to the October 2025 edition of Food – Drink & Innovations — your monthly insight into the ever-evolving world of food, drink, and technology. This issue captures the pulse of transformation sweeping across the industry, where innovation meets sustainability, and consumer consciousness drives change at every level of the value chain.
The spotlight this month falls on the cultured dairy beverages market, a sector witnessing remarkable global growth. According to Research Intelo, the market reached USD 20.7 billion in 2024 and is projected to soar to USD 35.6 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 6.2%. This surge reflects the modern consumer’s pursuit of healthier, probiotic-rich, and functional beverages that support digestive wellness and overall vitality. From yogurt drinks to kefir, these fermented dairy innovations are redefining the boundaries between nutrition and indulgence.
Equally captivating is our exploration of fish oil, nature’s timeless nutritional treasure. Once confined to supplement shelves, fish oil has evolved into a key player in functional nutrition, finding its way into fortified foods, nutraceuticals, and even skincare formulations. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, this golden oil continues to bridge the gap between traditional health wisdom and modern scientific validation, powering the movement toward holistic wellness and preventive nutrition.
In our technology segment, we explore into the “Smart Evolution of Food: Where Science, Technology, and Sustainability Meet,” uncovering how digital transformation, AI, and automation are reshaping the food ecosystem. As the global food automation market heads toward USD 15.8 billion by 2032, Industry 4.0 innovations are optimizing efficiency, precision, and sustainability across processing and packaging landscapes.
Lastly, in the supply chain management section, we turn our focus to “Reinventing Supply Chain Transparency: The Strategic Power of Traceability for a Sustainable Future.” With growing demands for authenticity and accountability, traceability has emerged as the backbone of responsible production — ensuring safety, sustainability, and consumer trust in every bite.
Thanks you A. Singh Editor - Food - Drink & Innovations
21 - Cultured Dairy Beverages Market is Projected to Reach USD 35.6 billion by 2033 22 - Unveiling the Ocean’s Gold: The Expanding World of Fish Oil and Its Multifaceted Benefits 26 - Why Food & Beverage Brands Are Embracing Pea Protein Ingredients?
31 - High-precision filling solution for the spirits industry 32 - The Smart Evolution of Food: Where Science, Technology, and Sustainability Meet 34 - Powerful lightweight :KHS Premium LITE 36 - Global Food Automation Market to Soar to USD 15.8 Billion by 2032 as Industry 4.0 Transforms Food Processing 38 - Krones to reorganise its Compact Class business 40 - Sealed Air Launches AUTOBAG® Brand 850HB Hybrid Bagging Machine for Paper and Poly Mailers 42 - SteamRecycle™ Recycles 100% of Steam, Offering More Sustainable UHT Processing 44 - Shibuya Hoppmann Highlights Advanced Dry Aseptic and ESL Filling Solutions for Beverage and Dairy Producers 46 - First HPP Tolling Facility Opens in North Carolina with New Partnership Between Hiperbaric and Bevara HPP
Interview 28 - A Conversation with Mr. Sidhantt Suri, CEO of Urban Harvest & DeliverIt
48 - Lightweight Amcor closure retains excellent performance for ketchup range 49 - Fast and practical analysis of the recyclability of packaging 48 - LANXESS reduces CO2 footprint for products at Botlek site 50 - Coop Denmark eliminates six million screw caps annually to reduce plastic waste 50 - Cosmo Films launches CSP Dualcoat under Cosmo Synthetic Paper
53 - FSSAI and Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Australia signs MoU in the area of food safety 54 - Delhi Government Launches Intensive Food Safety Drive Ahead of Festive Season 54 - FSSAI Introduces New Licensing System to Regulate and Promote Ayurveda-Based Foods
56 - Reinventing Supply Chain Transparency: The Strategic Power of Traceability for a Sustainable Future
Kurkure Celebrates 25 Years with the Launch of Millet-Based Jowar Puffs, Entering India’s millet-based Healthy Snacking Category Britannia Good Day Makes India’s Chai Ritual a Viral Sensation with Chai Khaa Lo, Good Day Duba Lo New KitKat minis range: KitKat Chunky Minis and KitKat Two Finger Mini Mix, perfect for sharing Yakult India introduces New TVC highlighting the importance of Gut Health and Nutrition absorption with Tapsee Pannu Symrise expands chicken capabilities with launch of new powders from France Mille launches a first-of-its-kind fermented yeast protein powder that you can add to your everyday meals Avvatar India partners with Amazon MX Player’s reality show Rise and Fall Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil Enters Indian Market With the Launch of Coração do Vale Fortune Sunflower Oil Introduces New Proposition of‘17% Less Oil Absorption’ to Elevate Consumer Health Tyson Foods Launches Tyson® Chicken Cups – Convenient and Portable with 30g Protein or More JBT Marel inaugurates Global Production Centre in Pune to strengthen food processing innovation, aims to develop India as the key hub for advanced solutions in South Asia
