OCTOBER – 2026

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Innovation across the Food Value Chain: Shaping a Smarter and More Sustainable Future

Dear Readers,

We are delighted to present to you the October 2026 edition of our webzine.

The food and beverage industry is constantly finding new ways to create products that appeal to changing tastes, meet evolving consumer needs, and address growing concerns around sustainability and food safety. From flavour development and innovative packaging to reliable temperature-controlled supply chains, these priorities are influencing how food is produced, packaged, preserved, and delivered. In the October 2026 edition of Food – Drink & Innovations, we bring these important developments into focus through three features exploring the ideas and solutions shaping the industry’s future.

Our feature on Flavour Innovations and the Future of Food explores how science, technology, and sustainability are redefining taste and product development. From evolving flavour profiles and advanced formulation techniques to natural ingredients and sustainable sourcing, we examine how manufacturers are responding to consumer demand for exciting, high-quality, and differentiated food experiences.

In our packaging coverage, Foodservice Packaging in 2026–2027 examines the challenges and opportunities facing the takeaway and foodservice sectors. With convenience remaining a priority, businesses must balance packaging performance, cost efficiency, product protection, and regulatory compliance while responding to growing expectations for more sustainable solutions.

We also turn our attention to Modern Cold Chain Solutions, highlighting their vital role in reducing food waste and strengthening food safety. Effective temperature management, improved monitoring systems, and better refrigerated storage and transportation can help preserve product quality, extend shelf life, and reduce losses as food moves from production to consumption.

Together, these topics reflect the industry’s continuing efforts to balance innovation, operational efficiency, sustainability, and consumer trust. We hope the insights in this edition inspire fresh ideas and provide valuable perspectives for food manufacturers, packaging professionals, ingredient suppliers, foodservice operators, and other industry stakeholders.

Alongside these features, our News & sustainability segment, brings the latest industry updates, product launches, and market developments from around the globe.

As always, we are grateful for the support of our readers and partners and hope this edition offers informative content, practical insights, and inspiration for the future.

Your valuable feedbacks on this edition of webzine is requested.

As always, we extend our sincere gratitude to our contributors, industry experts, advertisers, partners, and readers for their continued trust and support. We hope this edition provides valuable insights, inspires new ideas, and encourages meaningful conversations that contribute to a more innovative, sustainable, and resilient food and beverage industry.

Happy Reading!

A. Sharma
Editor – Food – Drink & Innovations

FDI Oct – 2026 content

Ingredients
dsm-firmenich partners with Boltz on AI for ingredient discovery
Expert explains why healthier convenience foods rely on better taste innovation
Flavour Innovations and the Future of Food: Redefining Taste Through Science, Technology and Sustainability

Processing & packaging
How Metal Detection Can Help Improve Processes and Performance
From mozzarella to grated cheese: Tailored packaging concepts
How Consumer Expectations Have Reshaped India’s Packaging Industry Over the Last Four Decades
Sidel Supports Arpanon’s SENDAI Brand with Lightweight PET Bottle and High-Speed Combi Line
Condition monitoring prevented the product loss of 288,000 bottles at Britvic facility
New Bühler OLFC flaker combines longer roll life, lower vibration, and smarter operation
Key Technology Introduces New Enhancements for COMPASS® Optical Sorters
Competek highlights its complete optimization journey for lightweight PET bottles
Electrically Powered: How Vacuum Is Becoming Mobile
Foodservice Packaging Trends 2026-2027: Balancing Takeaway Performance, Cost and Compliance

Interview
Smarter Inspection: Mettler Toledo Drives the Next Generation of Food Quality Control

Sustainability
Nestlé Targets 12–17% Reduction in Virgin Plastic Use by 2030
Amcor and Dow launch strategic collaboration to accelerate adoption of low-carbon packaging solutions
Single-Dose Packaging Emerges as the Next Growth Opportunity for Brands
UPM Extends Barrier Paper Technology to Label Applications
Barry Callebaut launches first low carbon dairy partnership with Arla Foods

Food Safety
FSSAI Directs States to Intensify Food Safety Surveillance Ahead of Festive Season
FSSAI Plans Stricter Rules for India’s $80 Billion Quick-Commerce Market

Supply Chain Management
How Modern Cold Chain Solutions are Reducing Food Waste and Strengthening Food Safety

News
Eggoz Introduces Traceable Free-Range Eggs Under Farm and Fable Brand
Adie Broswon Group Launches Kingpin Whisky, Expands Presence in India’s Growing Whisky Market
India Gets Its First Clean-Label Sparkling Water Brand: SIX6R
Horlicks Expands into Everyday Protein Nutrition with the launch of Horlicks Protein Powder
Emami Agrotech Launches WeMe, a Digital-First Snacking Brand
Tata 1mg expands its Protein range with a plant-based protein built on transparency
Parag Milk Foods Takes its Nutrition Play into Snacking with Avvatar Popped Protein Chips
Z Natural Foods Launches Chocolate-Flavoured Goat Whey Protein Concentrate
Mondelēz International launches Toblerone Diamond Truffles with Biscoff®
Happy Cultures Launches Dubai Kunafa-Flavoured Yeast Protein
Ball Announces Investment in New Manufacturing Facility in Uttar Pradesh, India
Brenntag opens new Nutrition Innovation & Application Center in Jakarta

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