Brand owners featured food and beverage products advancing sustainability through upcycling, regenerative agriculture, organic sourcing and packaging innovation
From upcycled cacao and regenerative beef to shelf-stable oat milk slices and organic ultra-filtered dairy, this video presentation showcases how brands are integrating sustainability across sourcing, processing and packaging. Explore the latest products reflecting evolving priorities in food and beverage innovation.
The 2026 FABI Awards recognize 28 food and beverage products gaining traction on menus, with 10 earning top “Favorites” distinction. The lineup reflects key trends, including global flavors, dairy-free innovation and more functional organic formats.
The Specialty Food Association has finalized its integration of Good Food programs, members and events. The move expands resources and introduces a new qualification standard for specialty food businesses.
Global ingredient supplier highlights high-performing natural pigments derived from fruits and vegetables for food, beverage and nutraceutical applications.
Plant-based products mature beyond analogs, jerky turns crispy and frozen moves further into premium territory. Across center store and sweets, brands pushed format, function and sensory intensity to capture what’s next.
The private label trade show highlights how rising supplier capabilities are reshaping competition, innovation and speed to market for food and beverage brands
PLMA’s North American show made one thing clear: it’s never been easier to launch a “good enough” product. As private label and fast followers close the gap, branded players face new pressures—and new opportunities—heading into 2026.
In addition to equipment, the company offers Miniature Plant Trial Services, process matching and scale-up support, training, and ongoing client service, giving companies a faster, lower-risk path from concept to commercialization. Trusted by leading brands worldwide, MicroThermics is Always Innovating, delivering practical, data-driven solutions for modern produ
According to Mintel’s 2025 Free-from/Ingredients to Avoid report, for many of today’s consumers, avoiding artificial colors is a top priority. At California Natural Color’s FiE stand #72G48, attendees can meet with experts to explore methods to reformulate or develop new products using vibrant, natural colors.
Attendees discovered exciting and new developments in alternative proteins and marinades for meat and seafood. In the alternative protein market, ROVITARIS SprouTx is revolutionizing formulations—addressing taste and texture challenges faced by the plant-based meat and seafood industry.
Visitors to booth #3765 can explore the full spectrum of plant-based pigments and learn more about the company’s proprietary crystal color technology, designed to deliver high color strength with superior dispersibility and flowability in a variety of applications.