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Dear Readers,
We are delighted to present to you the March 2026 edition of our webzine.
Innovation across the food and beverage sector today extends far beyond product development, it touches every layer of the industry, from ingredient science and infrastructure to equipment, supply chains, and market strategy. In the March 2026 edition of Food Drink & Innovations, we bring together a curated set of articles that examine the forces influencing modern food businesses and the technologies enabling them to adapt, scale, and remain competitive in a rapidly transforming marketplace.
This edition explores key market developments, including the remarkable growth of the Savory Snack Products Market, projected to reach USD 403.52 billion by 2034, reflecting the increasing demand for convenient and flavourful snack options worldwide. We also examine the rising momentum of the Gluten-Free Bakery Market, which continues to expand as consumers increasingly seek healthier, allergen-free alternatives. Complementing these trends is our feature on the expanding role of dairy ingredients in modern food innovation, showcasing how dairy-based components are driving functionality, nutrition, and product development across global markets.
Operational efficiency and infrastructure also take centre stage in this edition. Articles such as Rethinking Electrical Reliability in Food & Beverage Manufacturing and Solving the Cracked Floor Dilemma: Advanced Drainage Solutions for Food Plants address critical aspects of plant operations that directly influence safety, productivity, and compliance. Additionally, Future-Ready Equipment for Scalable Food Service Models highlights how modern equipment solutions are helping businesses adapt to evolving food service demands.
Beyond processing and equipment, this edition also focuses on broader industry strategies, including Supply Chain Management and Greening the Supply Chain: Transforming Operations for a Sustainable Industrial Future, which explore how companies are reimagining logistics and operations to improve efficiency while reducing environmental impact.
Alongside these features, readers will also find the latest industry news, market updates, sustainability initiatives, and food safety developments, offering a comprehensive overview of the trends and innovations shaping today’s food and beverage sector. Through this edition, we aim to keep our readers informed, inspired, and equipped with the knowledge needed to navigate the dynamic and ever-evolving world of food and drink innovation.
Your valuable feedbacks on this edition of webzine is requested.
Thanks you A. Sharma Editor - Food - Drink & Innovations
21 - Roquette launches breakthrough clean-tasting pea protein isolate 22 - Savory Snack Products Market Size Worth USD 403.52 Billion By 2034 | CAGR: 5.7% 24 - Gluten-Free Bakery Market: Expanding Opportunities in the Era of Health-Conscious Eating 26 - Introducing Yume™: A new standard for sweetness 28 - Powering Modern Food Innovation: The Expanding Role of Dairy Ingredients in the Global Market
33 - Tetra Pak extends paper-based barrier packaging to high-speed packaging lines in Asia 34 - Refresco sets new standards with Sidel’s EvoBLOW Laser 36 - The food safety gaps audits keep finding and how manufacturers can close them 37 - FPS Food Process Solutions Partners with Quality Engineered Solutions to Strengthen Global Utilities Expertise 38 - Packaging fish and seafood – with zero compromises! 40 - Rethinking Electrical Reliability in Food & Beverage Manufacturing 42 - GEA expands CookStar portfolio with compact spiral oven for small to mid-sized food production 44 - Solving the Cracked Floor Dilemma: Advanced Drainage Solutions for Food Plants 47 - Future-Ready Equipment for Scalable Food Service Models
Sustainability 48 - Thermoformed Solutions Designed to Maximize Market Opportunities 48 - Cosmo Films Launches Anti-Fog Transparent BOPET Lidding Films for Advanced Food Packaging Applications 49 - Markem-Imaje Manufacturing Site in Keene, NH Earns 2025 EcoVadis Gold Sustainability Rating 50 - Cosmo Speciality Chemicals Announces Launch of Advanced Masterbatches Portfolio
Food Safety 53 - FSSAI urges states to expedite recruitment and leverage data-driven surveillance 54 - dsm-firmenich strengthens HMO offering in Asia with new regulatory approvals 54 - FSSAI Urges States to Intensify Checks on Food Adulteration Ahead of Festival
Supply Chain Management 56 - Greening the Supply Chain: Transforming Operations for a Sustainable Industrial Future
ITC Limited’s Sunfeast Launches Breakfast Smoothie to Power India’s On-the-Go Mornings PepsiCo expands food portfolio with new Alvalle hot soups Anmol Industries Introduces Anmol Top Treat – A New Benchmark in Savory Snacking Ice Cream Works Introduces ‘Zero Sugar Added’ – A New Era of Guilt-Free Indulgence Britannia Jim Jam Unveils an Exciting Marvel-Inspired range Cornitos Unveils Energy-Led Packaging for Its Nuts & Seeds Range Apis India Simplifies Healthy Snacking with Ready-to-Eat Sliced Dates Anmol Industries Launches YOLO Choco Donut Cakes – A Fun twist to Indulgent Snacking Parle Agro Launches SMOODH Kesar Badam, Bringing a Classic Indian Flavour to Its Dairy Beverage Line-Up New Nestlé Vital nutritional drink targets the rising demand for healthy-aging solutions Vikram Mills Expands Portfolio with New 100-Ton ‘Rice to Rice’ Plant at Delhi Headquarters Ghodawat Consumer Limited (GCL), the FMCG arm of Sanjay Ghodawat Group (SGG), announced the launch of TBH Coconut Water Phab Launches Cheat Bars, Making Protein Snacks Finally Feel Worth Craving
