The search for something new, different, and exciting is leading flavor developments in food and beverage, supported by an ongoing interest in natural, clean label and healthier options. ‘New Discoveries’ emerges as the leader in Innova Market Insights’ Top Flavor Trends for 2019, as the company continuously analyzes global developments in food and beverage launch activity and consumer research to highlight the trends most likely to impact the food and beverage industry over the coming year and beyond.

Danone proudly announces the official opening of its new Nutricia Cuijk production facility. The opening ceremony, taking place in the presence of a broad range of stakeholders, including the Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, Carola Schouten, as well as industry and healthcare representatives, marks the completion of a three-year journey to build a state-of-the-art, energy-efficient, zero-waste plant.

Demand for pouches used in meat packaging is forecast to climb 5.3% per year to $220 million in 2021, with unit gains expected to advance 3% per year to 1.6 billion units. Above average gains will be driven by the growing preference for products that make meal preparation more convenient.

A new report by Canadean analyses future trend scenarios for the FMCG sector, identifying the best opportunities in consumer markets over the next five years. Ronan Stafford, analyst at Canadean, explains why emerging economies will play such a huge role in the years to come.

The new innovative packaging, developed by Dutch start-up Aestech, is a self-heating packaging for semi-liquid food, particularly baby food. Contrary to existing self-heating packages, which contain pre-mixed beverages, this self-heater has a separate chamber in which the milk powder is stored.

As part of Prodexpo 2023, the 21st Russian Congress of Milk Producers and Processors took place at Expocentre Fairgrounds. It was organised by the Russian Union of Dairy Enterprises.

Milk is diversifying. Mixed milk drinks now already generate annual retail sales of around EUR 100 billion on the global market, i.e. roughly as much as the international market for standard milk products.

The festival opens on May, 23 and lasts for three eventful days. And, of course, everyone can join famed KIAF parties and two awarding Ceremonies of the Festival – 24 and 25 May.