Unfolding the canvas of innovation: A glimpse into the "Flavorscape of the Future"

IN THE fast-paced food and beverage industry, every new technology and process innovation has the potential to reshape market dynamics.

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These advancements may not always be eye-catching, but they enhance formulation stability, boost nutritional value, reduce carbon footprints, and improve production efficiency—ultimately delivering delicious and health-conscious experiences to consumers at a competitive cost.

The 2025 Food & Beverage Industry – Ringier Technology Innovation Awards were established to honor these achievements. This year, nearly 60 companies submitted 81 innovative products and technologies for final evaluation, spanning six major categories:

• Product of the Year

• Food & Beverage Ingredients

• Packaging Technology

• Processing & Automation / Smart Manufacturing

• Food Safety & Quality Control

• Other Innovations

Judging criteria focused on four dimensions: safety, efficacy/ performance, cost-effectiveness, and green/sustainability. After expert review and online voting, 38 products from 37 companies were awarded.

Notably, this year introduced a special honor—the Sustainability & ESG Pioneer Award—to recognize companies that balance technological innovation with sustainable development. KIE Engineering Technology (China) Co., Ltd. and Probi® received this distinction.

Health integrated into everyday life: Experience reshapes value

As the category closest to consumers, “Product of the Year” reflects how the industry translates the broad concept of “health” into tangible, convenient, and appealing experiences. Many winning products feature clear functional positioning and highly contextualized design, redefining the boundaries of healthy food.

In dosage form innovation, BioGrowing’s OralBubble Probiotic Microbubble Lozenge