IT’S A WRAP. 2025 IN REVIEW
As 2025 winds down, It’s a Wrap unpacks the defining moments, key market shifts, and breakthrough technologies that shaped the food, beverage and packaging sector.
From supply chain stabilisation and packaging innovation to data-driven production and bold sustainability commitments, we examine what worked, what fell short, and where the smart money is heading next. We invite you to share your expert insights and industry commentary to provide a clear-eyed view of how brands can carry their momentum into 2026 with confidence and purpose.
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2026 INGREDIENT TRENDS – WHAT’S NEXT?
The 2026 ingredient landscape is brimming with innovation, flavour, and function. This forward-looking feature dives into the ingredients set to dominate the year ahead — from precision-fermented proteins and regenerative crops to neuro-nutrition, gut health boosters and the next wave of clean-label functional botanicals.
We explore how science and storytelling will merge to define consumer engagement, and how brands can source responsibly in an era of climate and cost pressure.
For formulators, product developers, and marketers alike, this is the ultimate preview of what’s driving taste, texture, and trust in 2026. Don’t miss it!
THE FUTURE OF FOOD SAFETY – BEYOND COMPLIANCE
Food safety remains the cornerstone of consumer trust — but the future demands more than compliance. The Future of Food Safety explores how the industry is moving towards predictive, tech-enabled safety systems that anticipate risk rather than react to it. From AI-driven hazard mapping and real-time traceability to blockchain-based verification and next-generation hygiene monitoring, innovation is reshaping every link in the chain.
We look at how businesses can embrace digital transformation while staying aligned with evolving global regulations — building a proactive culture of safety that protects both people and brand reputation. Share your insights with us.
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FOOD SAFETY
We are passionate about ensuring a food safe future for everyone involved in the food, beverage and packaging supply chain. Each month, we will be looking at the latest news, trends, regulations and equipment that impact your operation. If you want to highlight your business, products and services, don’t miss out!s and concepts that will drive growth for your brand.
PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY
We bring you a brief round-up of the latest processing technology launches that will impact the future of the food and beverage processing industry. Whether you are a large, small or niche processor or technology partner, it is vital to keep your finger on the pulse of this dynamic industry. Share your new products, news and insights.
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MAP – EXTENDING FRESHNESS ENHANCING SUSTAINABILITY
Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) has long been key to product longevity — but today, it’s also central to sustainability and waste reduction.
This feature explores how advances in MAP technology are helping manufacturers and retailers strike a new balance between shelf life, environmental impact, and consumer expectations.We spotlight innovations in recyclable films, smart gas control, and lightweight materials that are setting new benchmarks for freshness and responsibility.
With food waste under global scrutiny, MAP is becoming more than a preservation tool — it’s a pillar of sustainable packaging strategy.
MULTI-PACKING & BUNDLING
Today’s consumers expect choice, convenience, and conscious value — and multipacking and bundling strategies are evolving to deliver exactly that.
From modular packaging and on-the-go combos to data-personalised value packs, brands are using smart design and automation to reduce waste and drive engagement.
This feature explores how bundling can do more than move volume — it can enhance brand loyalty, tell a sustainability story, and elevate shelf presence.
We unpack the latest formats and technologies giving brands a competitive edge in efficiency, cost, and customer appeal.
HERITAGE PRODUCTS
In an industry obsessed with innovation, heritage is emerging as a powerful differentiator.Heritage Products explores how legacy recipes, traditional craftsmanship, and regional authenticity are being rediscovered and reimagined for modern markets.
From age-old fermentation techniques and ancestral grains to time-honoured confectionery, dairy, and beverage brands, consumers are seeking products that tell a story — of place, of people, and of pride. This feature examines how producers are revitalising classics through premiumisation, sustainable sourcing, and creative branding. The past, it turns out, has never been more relevant to the future of food.
