IFT First: How to Maximize Industry Events with a Skilled Team

SFA President Bill Lynch shares insights on the all-new #WinterFancyFaire*, which celebrates innovation by showcasing fresh and inspiring brands while providing members with educational resources, connections, and new opportunities for networking. During the show, the Trend of the Year will be announced, highlighting the consumer needs driving specialty food trends and what this means for brands. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/efyqVHkA (video: The Food Institute)

Discover the Future of Food & Beverage Processing! Step into the dynamic world of the Food & Drink Processing Expo, a premier platform uniting global leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs shaping the future of the F&B industry. Explore a wide spectrum of advancements — from food and beverage processing technologies to automation systems, sustainable packaging and quality control solutions — all designed to enhance productivity, efficiency and safety. This expo is more than an exhibition — it’s a hub for collaboration, learning and growth. Witness live machinery demonstrations, discover cutting-edge innovations and engage in knowledge-sharing sessions with experts who are redefining the way food and beverages are processed, packed and delivered. Whether you’re a manufacturer, supplier, distributor or startup, the Food & Drink Processing Expo offers the perfect stage to connect, collaborate and expand your business horizons. How is your brand adapting to the changing food processing landscape? Join the conversation and be part of this transformative journey! Enquire at: https://fdpexpo.com/ #FoodAndDrinkProcessingExpo #FoodProcessingExpo #FoodTechInnovation #BeverageProcessing #FoodAutomation #SustainablePackaging #FoodExpoIndia #ProcessingSolutions #FandBIndustry #IndustryNetworking #InnovationInFood #FoodManufacturing #SmartProcessing #Synergy

Foodtech is reshaping R&D pipelines today. Innovations like precision fermentation (proteins, lipids, natural colorants), mycelium structuring, cultivated meat & seafood, and advanced formulation systems are transitioning from lab benches to scale. These technologies offer supply resilience, functional performance that matches or exceeds conventional ingredients, and a route to sustainability without compromise. For food brands, staying ahead in innovation means mastering these platforms, which is important for differentiation, compliance, and long-term value. Join me as I discuss how Foodtech is shaping the next wave of innovation in the latest FI Webinar Series on October 21, 2025. Register free to attend the webinar and live Q&A session Everest Group Food ingredients Global Jillian Walker Anila Wilson Debarati Sengupta Ruplekha Choudhurie Neeraja V Niamh Michail Francesca Berry

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025 – What Stood Out This Year After three incredible days at PACK EXPO, one thing was clear: Food processors are accelerating inspection automation faster than ever - and they’re seeking smarter, more connected solutions to strengthen product quality, safety, and efficiency. Our live demonstrations sparked great conversations around: - Integrating AI-powered X-ray systems for real-time contaminant detection - Automating inspection across the line - from grind to final package - Reducing false rejects while improving yield and compliance It’s exciting to see processors embracing automation that protects brands and drives performance, and why Prospection Solutions continues to set the gold standard in inspection technology. A huge thank-you to everyone who stopped by, shared insights, and helped push food safety innovation forward. If you missed the show, reach out. We’d love to share what’s new in smart detection and inspection from the gold standard in food safety technology. #PackExpo2025 #FoodSafetyInnovation #Automation #ProspectionSolutions #GoldStandard🏅

Working at Kearney PERLab (Product Excellence Renewal Lab) offers a unique vantage point to spot innovation at the intersection of industries. As a food and dairy technologist, I find it fascinating how the latest article draws connections between the worlds of beer and milk. Consumer-centric packaging, brand storytelling, and a drive for quality are themes that both sectors can leverage to transform their offerings. I believe there’s huge potential when we exchange ideas across product categories, whether it’s applying dairy’s pragmatic approach to packaging or bringing beer’s creativity for consumer engagement to dairy innovation. At Kearney, such cross-industry perspectives enable our teams to shape bold, actionable strategies for clients. Discover more insights on how beer and milk are learning from each other here in this article:

What do you think that beer can learn from milk, and vice versa, when it comes to packaging? No boundaries should limit how we rethink product packaging. In our article, we dive into out-of-the-box ideas by exploring what beer can learn from milk and vice versa. Creative solutions come from looking beyond the usual, and cross-industry inspiration is the key to innovative packaging. Check it out for a fresh perspective on packaging innovation!

🚀 Real-time automated beverage analytics: Doemens Akademie relies on the ALAB 5000 Analytic from Anton Paar Successful commissioning at the Doemens Akademie in Germany! An ALAB 5000 Analytic from Anton Paar has been installed and commissioned there in Connected-to-line mode – directly linked to the production line and ready for fully automated real-time analytics. 💡 What makes this setup so special? Samples are taken automatically from the process – no manual handling required. Measurement results are available immediately, allowing precise process adjustments. Process data is transferred directly, minimizing input errors. Staff can focus on higher-level quality tasks instead of routine sample handling. The Doemens Akademie is one of the world’s leading training and consulting institutions for the brewing and beverage industry. Together with Anton Paar, Doemens is developing new training programs to familiarize future brewers with modern measuring technology and automation. 🎓 Education meets high-tech – showcasing the future of beverage analytics. #AntonPaar #DoemensAkademie #Brewing #Automation #ALAB5000Analytic #ALAB5000Torque #ConnectedToLine #BeverageAnalytics #Innovation

Expanding into new markets is never straightforward. What succeeds in one country may fail in another, especially when cultural, sensory and value perceptions differ. But it can be done. FlavorWiki and CJ Foods partnered to launch a new beverage in Asia and North America. This product success was recognized as a model of consumer-driven innovation. Discover their proven blueprint for developing products that succeed international in this Quirk’s Event – Virtual Global session. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gAWZhxjs.

Weston’s innovation hub is opening its doors with free expert advice One of the UK’s leading innovation centres are offering Food and drink entrepreneurs a behind-the-scenes look next month – with experts on hand to offer everything from branding and marketing advice to microbiology testing. The Food WorksSW, based in Weston-super-Mare, is hosting a free open day for the industry on Thursday, 2nd October from 10am to 3pm. Attendees will be able to explore the centre’s five development kitchens, a new photography studio and a recently installed canning line, all designed to help businesses innovate and grow. Technical experts from the centre will lead two group seminars during the day. Zoe Plant, New Product Development and Innovation Manager, will deliver a session titled How To Start Your Own Food or Drink Business, while Beth Winters, Technical Manager, will focus on Food Safety in Your Business . Visitors will also have the opportunity to attend free one-to-one drop-in clinics run by industry professionals from across the sector, covering marketing, PR, finance, branding, legal advice, investment and more. #foodindustry #entrepeneurs #smallbusiness #productdevelopment

🌊 While the world debates how to feed 10 billion people, we’re bringing the perspective of the ocean’s untapped potential to the table. Only a couple of days until EAT Stockholm Food Forum 2025 kicks off — and we are a proud partner with EAT to put Blue Foods at the center of the conversation. In this video, you’ll hear from: 🎙️ Gunhild Anker Stordalen, MD/PhD, Co-founder & Executive Chair of EAT 🎙️ Matts Johansen, Chairman of the Board, Aker QRILL Company Together, they share why Blue Foods is important in the future food systems. At the Forum, Aker QRILL Company will join both the main stage and the kitchen stage, and co-host a Blue Hour session to discuss our point of view of the Blue Foods. ▶️ Watch the video below to learn more. ➡️ Full announcement: https://lnkd.in/eTmHX_GJ ➡️ About Stockholm Food Forum: https://lnkd.in/dZYJzAx9 🔵 #SFF #BlueFoods #FoodCanFixIt #FoodTransformation #Sustainability