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Dear Readers, Welcome to the June 2026 edition of Food, Drink & Innovations, where we continue our commitment to bringing you valuable insights, emerging trends, and technological advancements from across the entire food and beverage value chain. As the industry navigates evolving consumer preferences, sustainability challenges, and rapid technological transformation, staying informed has never been more important.
This month, our Ingredients segment explores some of the most exciting developments shaping food innovation today. We begin by examining why groundnut oil remains a preferred choice for making traditional mango pickles, highlighting its unique properties and enduring relevance in food preparation. We also take a closer look at the global food ingredient trends that are redefining product development, clean-label formulations, and consumer experiences worldwide. Flavor innovation remains a key focus area, and our feature on layering flavours for bold yet balanced spicy products offers valuable perspectives from industry experts on creating memorable taste experiences. Additionally, we explore the remarkable rise of clear whey protein and its growing influence on the sports nutrition and functional beverage markets. Rounding out this section is an insightful article on how clean-label ingredients are transforming the ice cream industry, helping manufacturers meet consumer demand for transparency, naturalness, and premium quality.
In our Processing & Packaging section, sustainability and operational excellence take center stage. We investigate how food industry by-products are being transformed into valuable resources, demonstrating how circular economy principles are creating new opportunities for businesses while reducing waste. Quality assurance continues to be a critical priority for manufacturers, and our feature on moving beyond visual inspection highlights advanced technologies that are improving food safety, consistency, and production efficiency. We also examine the growing importance of supply chain management in an increasingly complex global marketplace, where resilience, visibility, and agility are essential for success.
Beyond manufacturing and logistics, we explore into specialized infrastructure requirements with an article exploring protective guarding solutions for challenging environments, from cold storage facilities to clean rooms. As food production facilities become more automated and technologically sophisticated, ensuring worker safety and equipment protection remains fundamental to operational performance.
Together, these features reflect the dynamic nature of today's food and beverage industry—an industry where innovation, sustainability, quality, and consumer-centric thinking continue to drive progress. We hope this edition provides valuable knowledge, practical insights, and fresh perspectives that support your business decisions and inspire future opportunities.
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FDI June - 2026 content Ingredients Why Groundnut Oil is the best Choice for making Mango Pickle Global Food Ingredient Trends Reshaping the Future of Food and Beverage Innovation Clear Whey Protein: The Refreshing Protein Revolution Driving a Billion-Dollar Market Food manufacturer explains how to layer flavours for bold, balanced spicy products The Natural Scoop: How Clean Label Ingredients are Reshaping the Ice Cream Industry
Processing & packaging PPM Technologies and Key Technology Introduce New Fully-Integrated Potato Chip Processing Line From Waste to Wealth: Transforming Food Industry By-products into Valuable Resources Inspect. Protect. Comply: Mettler-Toledo Launches X56 DXD+ Dual Energy Photon-Counting X-ray System with AI Capabilities for Detecting Hard-to-Find Contaminants Flexible, Fast, Reliable: Mobile Water Solutions for F&B Operations Quality Assurance Beyond Visual Inspection in Food & Beverage Manufacturing THERMOSCAN by BMT reveals preform variability behind inconsistent stretch blow moulding results Actron expands its services into co-packing in the Philippines with SIG’s flexible aseptic carton filling technology The power of packaging The Last Human Eye on Your Production Line Scaling India’s Food Processing Sector: Report Urges Shift to “Compliant by Design” to Unlock MSME Growth
Sustainability UPM, Michelman, and BOBST Introduce Bio-Based Paper Packaging Concepts Aligned With EU Packaging Rules Amcor introduces recycle-ready dip cup packaging to help brands meet sustainability regulations Gentlebrand launches its SmartWeighting approach, introduced via the MINERA still water bottle UPM and BASF accelerate the transition to recyclable, fiber-based packaging Corbion named a double winner at the European Pet Sustainability Awards by Pet Sustainability Coalition Chemco Receives FSSAI Authorisation to Manufacture Food-Grade rPET Resin for Food Contact Applications
Food Safety Clariant secures FDA approval for bio-based Licocare™ RBW additives in rigid PVC food-contact applications FSSAI Introduces Mandatory Vegan Logo Norms for Food Products, Effective July 2027
Supply Chain Management From Cold Storage to Clean Rooms: Protective Guarding for Challenging Environments
News Britannia Treat Croissant Launches Dubai Kunafa Croissant Pista Crème, Bringing a Global Flavour in a Croissant Format Pepsi launches nostalgic ice cream-inspired trio Royal Grove Brings Authentic Coconut Richness to Contemporary Kitchens Too Yumm! Enters High Protein RTC Breakfast Segment With Launch of Super Oats Parag Milk Foods Launches a Milk-Based Protein Drink in Collaboration with Tetra Pak DS Group Expands Catch Sprinkler Range with New Seasoning Variants Bisleri Launches Limited-Edition Karuppu Packs Featuring Suriya Healthy Master Launches New Campaign with Brand Ambassador Milind Soman to Promote Guilt-Free Snacking Farmley Turns Healthy Snacking into a 30-Day Habit Through Gamified ‘Daily Fuel Challenge’ Not Rocket Science Launches India’s Only Ready to Drink Protein Water Combining 100% Whey Protein Isolate with Electrolyte Hydration in a Single Drink United Breweries Limited launches Amstel Grande Packaged Drinking Water Tate & lyle expands collaboration with BioHarvest to accelerate next-generation sweetener innovation Mespack and Spookfish Formalize a Strategic Partnership to Integrate Thermal Inspection Technology into Flexible Packaging Machinery Biospringer by Lesaffre acquires selected IP & technology of PTX Food ADM Advances Protein Innovation with New Ingredient Solutions
