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Dear Valued Clients and Esteemed Readers, We are delighted to extend our warmest greetings to all the discerning connoisseurs and industry experts associated with the Food – Drink & Innovations magazine. As we embrace the changing landscape of the food industry, we find great joy in sharing the latest developments, groundbreaking innovations, and insightful reports from various facets of this dynamic field. Our magazine has been a steadfast advocate for fostering knowledge, promoting innovation, and providing a platform for networking within the food industry. With your unwavering support, we have grown to become a leading source of information, keeping you at the forefront of the latest trends and advancements in the global food sector. Dear Readers, Dear Readers, Welcome to the August 25 edition of Food – Drink & Innovations, your trusted source for comprehensive insights spanning the entire food and beverage value chain. This month’s issue is a dynamic blend of market intelligence, sustainability trends, technological breakthroughs, and product innovation — reflecting the industry’s rapid evolution and growing focus on efficiency, quality, and environmental responsibility. We open with an in-depth look at "Top Applications Driving the Banana Puree Market in the Food and Beverage Sector", where we explore how this versatile ingredient is finding its place in bakery, dairy, beverages, and baby food, driven by rising demand for natural sweetness and clean-label formulations. From there, we shift to "Beyond Flavour: How Additives and Ingredients are Shaping the Future of Food", a detailed exploration of how these critical components enhance texture, stability, safety, and nutritional value in products that meet evolving consumer expectations. Sustainability remains at the forefront of industry transformation, and in "The Future of Sustainable Packaging in the Food and Beverage Industry", we examine innovative materials, eco-conscious designs, and circular economy strategies that are reshaping packaging as both a functional and environmental solution. Complementing this, our article "Innovations in Food Processing Technology for Shelf-Life Extension" highlights the technological advancements enabling products to stay fresher for longer while minimizing waste and preserving quality. We also address the critical logistics backbone of the food industry in "The Rapid Rise of the Food Logistics Market: Driving the Future of Fresh and Perishable Goods". This piece dives into the surge in temperature-controlled logistics, the impact of e-commerce, and the role of technology in ensuring safe, efficient, and timely delivery from farm to fork. This edition is designed to offer you a comprehensive view of the opportunities, challenges, and innovations redefining the food and beverage landscape. Whether you are a manufacturer, supplier, or industry enthusiast, our aim is to inspire new ideas, spark collaborations, and provide actionable insights that help you stay ahead in an increasingly competitive and conscious market. Thanks you Amrita S. Editor - Food - Drink & Innovations 21 - dsm-firmenich launches new ModulaSENSE® maskers: unlocking the full potential of Vertis™ CanolaPRO® in ready-to-mix drinks and protein bars 22 - Pea Protein Market Rising Demand in Vegan and Gluten‑Free Products 24 - Top Applications Driving the Banana Puree Market in the Food and Beverage Sector 28 - Beyond Flavour: How Additives and Ingredients are Shaping the Future of Food 31 - SIG launches world’s first aseptic 1-liter carton pack offering full barrier protection without an aluminum layer 34 - Engineering precision: How inline blending is supercharging the Hybrid Protein Revolution 36 - Portuguese olive mill quadruples production capacity with new Alfa Laval technology 36 - WIKA India Launches “Re-Inventing Hygiene” Campaign to Advance Standards in Food & Pharma Instrumentation 37 - The Future of Sustainable Packaging in the Food and Beverage Industry 38 - Innovations in Food Processing Technology for Shelf-Life Extension 40 - Beyond the Breadcrumbs: How Product Inspection Technology Protects Your Fish Products 42 - Natural Farming and India’s Food Security: Why Going Back to Roots is the Way Forward 44 - The Role of Food Safety Regulations in Protecting Public Health 46 - Cosmo Plastech Launches Advanced ESD PET Sheet to Strengthen Electronic Component Packaging 48 - hubergroup Print Solutions launches water-based inks and varnishes for direct food contact Interview 18 - D’aromas: Brewing Beyond Beverages to Become India’s One-Stop HoReCa Partner Sustainability 50 - Huhtamaki launches new compostable ice cream cups 50 - Tetra Pak inaugurates Vietnam’s first carton packaging material factory in Binh Duong, creating a regional production hub 51 - Amcor and Cofigeo partner to create multi-compartment tray designed for convenience and sustainability Food Safety 53 -FSSAI mandates display of ‘Food Safety connect’ app QR code at food premises 54 - SEA urges CCPA, FSSAI to take action against ‘misleading’ social media claims on refined oils 54 - FSSAI CEO stresses 100% inspection of packaged drinking water units in Hyd, calls for enhanced food safety Supply Chain Management 56 - The Rapid Rise of the Food Logistics Market: Driving the Future of Fresh and Perishable Goods ProPak India 2025 to Lead Conversations on Innovation and Sustainability Nutrica by BN Group Forays into the Honey Category with Function-first Nutrica Bee Honey MTR Launches ‘Minute Fresh Sambar Paste Tata Soulfull Launches New & Improved Ragi Bites No Maida Choco Doritos® expands flavour portfolio in India with global icons: Cool ranch and Jalapeño salsa Mexicana PepsiCo launches first ever Prebiotic Cola in traditional cola category Fortune Soyabean Oil Celebrates Monsoon with Pakodas Through Immersive AR Packaging and Rain-Reactive Outdoor Innovation Coffeeverse the Ultimate Cosy Companion for monsoons! 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