FOOD DRINK & INNOVATIONS Magazine - FEBRUARY - 2026

In this issue

19 - Tastepoint by IFF predicts ten flavor trends for 2026 20 - Why is the nutraceutical industry increasingly turning to fitness influencers, and what does this mean for science, regulation, and consumer trust? 22 - The Future of Ready-to-Consume Nutrition Formats in India’s Evolving Lifestyle Economy 24 - Black Pepper: The Timeless King of Spices in Modern Food Innovation 26 - Fermented Ingredients Market to Hit USD 60.3B by 2033 28 - Global Food Additives Market: Navigating Growth, Clean Labels, and Technological Transformation 30 - Kerry Releases 2026 Global Taste Charts, Delivering Data‑Rich Insights to Power the Future of Flavour
33 - FPS Food Process Solutions and GEM Equipment of Oregon Launches VersaFry as Latest Collaborative Innovation to Target Growing Snack and Appetizer Market 34 - Securing Potato Based Food Production: A Holistic Approach to Contamination Prevention 38 - Engineering the Next Masterpiece in Confectionery Innovation 40 - Sports Nutrition: Formulation, Safety, and Emerging Innovations
44 - LANXESS remains at the forefront of sustainability 45 - Alfa Laval introduces ThinkCircularity: Closing the loop on plastic waste 45 - HEINZ Unveils the First Fry Box with a Built-In Condiment Compartment in Eleven Countries Across the Globe 46 - Corbion earns prestigious CDP ‘A’ rating for climate performance
50 - U.S. FDA expands permitted uses of spirulina-based blue colors following GNT’s petition 49 - NIFTEM centres of excellence supporting food safety and quality assurance
52 - Preserving Freshness and Safety: Effective Cold Chain Management for Fruits and Vegetables
10 - Ghodawat Consumer Limited Launches Soya Chunks Under STAR Brand to Tap India’s Growing Plant-Based Protein Market 12 - Cornitos Introduces Korean Chilli Nachos, Expanding Its Flavour Innovation Portfolio 14 - CHACHA’S Pickle Enters the Indian Market, Aiming to Serve 10 Million People 14 - Vikram Roller Flour Mills expands portfolio with entry into Rice category