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Dear Readers,
Welcome to the January - 2026 edition of Food Drink & Innovations, your monthly window into the ideas, technologies, and trends shaping the global food and beverage industry. The global food and beverage industry continues to evolve at a remarkable pace, driven by changing consumer expectations, technological advancements, and an increasing focus on sustainability and health. In this edition of our webzine, we bring together a diverse set of stories that reflect the key forces shaping the future of food, from traditional products finding new relevance to cutting-edge technologies redefining processing and supply chains.
We begin with an in-depth look at the Global Ghee Market, which is witnessing renewed momentum as consumers worldwide embrace natural fats, clean-label products, and the nutritional benefits associated with traditional dairy-based foods. This growing interest underscores how heritage products are being reimagined for modern, health-conscious markets.
Our processing focus continues with The Bakery Trends That Will Define 2026, highlighting how innovation in ingredients, automation, premiumisation, and health-driven formulations is transforming bakery production. Complementing this is our coverage of the Antifreeze Proteins Market, a rapidly expanding segment that is gaining attention for its ability to improve frozen food quality, extend shelf life, and reduce energy consumption.
Technology remains a strong enabler across food manufacturing, and this edition explores its practical impact on efficiency and quality. How Metal Detection Is Helping Frozen Food Producers Cut Waste and Boost Productivity examines the role of advanced inspection systems in improving safety while reducing costly product losses. Similarly, NIR Spectroscopy in Food Processing showcases how smart, non-destructive analytical tools are enhancing quality assurance, authenticity testing, and real-time process control.
Rounding off the edition is a critical perspective on Sustainability and Decarbonisation of the Global Food Supply Chain. As environmental responsibility moves from aspiration to necessity, this feature explores how businesses are rethinking sourcing, processing, packaging, and logistics to reduce carbon footprints while maintaining resilience and profitability.
Thank you for your continued readership and trust. Stay tuned to our webzine for more in-depth features, expert interviews, and the latest industry updates in the months ahead.
Your valuable feedbacks on this edition of webzine is requested.
Thanks you Amrita S. Editor - Food - Drink & Innovations
19 New CGMP ingredient has even lower phenylalanine content 22 Asia’s New Sweet Standard: What Consumers Will Demand in 2026 23 Colors that connect: GNT reveals how brands can tap into consumer desire to Gather Together 24 Global Ghee Market Gathers Momentum on Health and Wellness Demand 26 THE BAKERY TRENDS THAT WILL DEFINE 2026 30 Antifreeze Proteins Market Set for Rapid Expansion Through 2034 31 Novonesis introduces Termamyl® Prime, a biosolution designed to boost brewers’ production efficiency and profitability
33 Poland dairy ‘Polmlek’ filling new ESL and Aseptic (low acid) dairy products and desserts in spouted pouches 34 How Metal Detection is Helping Frozen Food Producers Cut Waste and Boost Productivity 35 The new LEAK-MASTER® MAPMAX for inline leak testing 36 Vitsab® Unveils Freshtag® Time-Temperature Monitoring Device to Ensure Food Quality and Safety During Transit 37 Ishida Announces Acquisition of RobotGrader AB to Advance Protein Packing Automation 37 LewaPlus Online: Design software for ion exchange systems now browser-based 38 Beyond Energy Efficiency: Air-Saving Ejectors Drive Sustainability and Reduce Global Warming in Industry 40 NIR Spectroscopy in Food Processing: A Smart Tool for Quality and Authenticity 42 Markem-Imaje collaborates with Lynxeo on a sophisticated data management solution for cable coding 43 Asahi Group Japan pioneers first yeast-based LIKE MILK in Japan using SIG’s flexible aseptic carton filling technology
20 Nurturing Little Lives the Ayurvedic Way: How BabyOrgano Is Making Ancient Wisdom Child-Friendly
44 Zomato Introduces ‘Low Plastic Packaging’ Filter to Promote Sustainable Food Delivery Choices 44 Amcor collaborates with industry leaders for Danish food packaging recycling project 45 Lecta presents Metalvac Ice Cream, its innovative solution for the ice cream sector 46 Tetra Pak launches world-first paper-based barrier for juice packaging with García Carrión and advances new packaging material development
49 PM Modi Calls for Shift to High-Value Agriculture to Position India as Global Food Basket 50 FSSAI Tightens Food Product Approval Norms, Mandates Strong Scientific Evidence for Safety Claims
58 Sustainability and Decarbonisation of the Global Food Supply Chain
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