From right: Dongkyu Lee, Head of the Diagnostic Sensor Research Laboratory, Chanyong Park, Senior Researcher, and Changha Woo, Postdoctoral Researcher, at the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM).

Newly developed automated system detects 16 foodborne pathogens in under one hour

South Korean researchers have developed a fully automated diagnostic platform capable of detecting 16 major foodborne pathogens within one hour, reducing testing time by more than half compared to conventional methods.

Fuelling the future: Nutritional trends 2026

FrieslandCampina Ingredients identifies five nutrition trends driving innovation in 2026

Global dairy ingredients supplier FrieslandCampina Ingredients has published its sixth annual trends report, identifying five major nutritional trends expected to shape product development throughout 2026. The report, aimed at food and beverage manufacturers, combines market research, consumer insights, and technical applications to address the growing demand for accessible, functional nutrition.

FusionPak

Novel FusionPak carton enables dual consumption modes for aseptic beverages

A new patent-pending carton design for single-serve aseptic beverages introduces functionality that enables consumers to either drink the product fresh or freeze it at home and consume it as a push-up frozen treat. FusionPak, designed for 125 ml and 200 ml formats, incorporates a controlled tear-off zone directly into the package structure.

Griffith Foods predicts 2026 Food and Flavour Trends

Griffith Foods, a global product development partner for food companies, has released its culinary trend predictions for 2026. Drawing on insights from its network of more than 50 chefs across six continents, Griffith Foods’ annual Food & Flavor Outlook identifies the most anticipated consumer trends through extensive culinary industry research and collaboration with trusted research […]

Nick Hickman

Agility and ‘scaling the plant-based revolution’: Experts predict 2026 shift in food and beverage manufacturing strategies

Food and beverage engineering experts have predicted that manufacturing agility and increasingly scalable plant-based protein manufacturing will be key trends shaping the sector in 2026.

ofi reaches cocoa GHG reduction milestone ahead of target

Olam Food Ingredients (ofi) has achieved a 12% reduction in cocoa greenhouse gas (GHG) natural capital costs per tonne of output against its 2018 baseline, surpassing its 2024 milestone target of 10%. The global food and beverage ingredients supplier also reported that 155,000 cocoa farmers – representing 45% of farmers in its global sustainability programmes […]

Left to Right: David Sack – Founder & CEO at AKA Foods, Chris Botha – R&D Director at TDC and Saul Abrahams – VP of Business Development at AKA Foods.

AKA Foods secures multi-year TDC partnership for Africa

Technology Driven Concepts has signed a multi-year agreement to implement AKA Studio, the AI-ready platform for food research and development created by AKA Foods B.V. The South Africa-based ingredients company becomes one of the first globally to formalise a long-term strategy for AI-enabled product development.

GEA unveils GSI 260 skid separator

GEA unveils GSI 260 skid separator with 99.9% water reduction technology

German engineering firm GEA is introducing its GSI 260 skid separator at drinktec 2025, promising higher yields and reduced resource consumption for beverage manufacturers. The new centrifuge features direct drive technology and modular efficiency systems designed to optimise production whilst minimising environmental impact.

Toni M. Niemi

Trimming the fat: How integrated motor-drive systems streamline F&B production

Toni M. Niemi, Global Business Line Manager, ABB, examines how integrated motor-drive platforms address energy intensity and spatial constraints in food and beverage manufacturing. With F&B production contributing 26% of global greenhouse gas emissions, these solutions offer practical pathways to reduce operational costs, meet decarbonisation targets, and enhance reliability whilst maintaining stringent food safety standards […]

twan van den berg - TNA solutions

Feeding the future of snacking from end to end

Five trends reshaping the sector The snack aisle is evolving. What was once dominated by indulgence is now defined by innovation and a growing demand for products that not only taste good, but also do good. The majority of consumers today want more from their snacks: more function, more flavour, more transparency. And they want […]