MARCH 20266EDITORIALMARCH 2026, Vol - 06, Issue - 01 (ISSN 2836-1989)ValleyMedia, Inc. Editorial StaffAva GarciaDavies MedowsJohnson Heller Joshua Parkersales@foodbusinessreview.comeditor@foodbusinessreview.commarketing@foodbusinessreview.comEmailVisualizersRobert Grey SmithEdwin PaulManaging EditorFood Business Review Visit www.foodbusinessreview.comCopyright © 2026 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.TO SUBSCRIBE TOVian IsaacStanley MartinStanley MartinManaging Editoreditor@foodbusinessreview.comDisclaimer: *Some of the Insights are based on our interviews with CIOs and CXOsENGINEERING CONSISTENCY ACROSS THE FOOD VALUE CHAINFood manufacturing is entering a more disciplined era, where operational control, ingredient performance and supply chain alignment determine both margin protection and brand integrity. This edition of Food Business Review examines how companies are strengthening core production inputs, from frying oil management to protein formulation, while reinforcing food safety and sourcing strategy across the value chain.Recognized as Frying Oil Purification Management Company of the Year 2026, DALSORB® reframes oil as a managed system rather than a consumable input. By targeting dissolved degradation compounds that mechanical filtration cannot capture, its structured purification program stabilizes oil chemistry, extends oil life by up to 60 percent and supports reported oil discard reductions of up to 90 percent when integrated with disciplined protocols. The result is predictable cook times, uniform color, fewer emergency changeouts and measurable cost and sustainability gains rooted in process control.As Top Plant Based Ingredients Supplier 2026, Meelunie advances protein inclusion through functional performance. Its fava protein isolate enhances amino acid balance in hybrid meat systems and supports protein parity in dairy-free applications, enabling higher protein claims without compromising texture or taste. Backed by a filtration process developed in Denmark, multi-source sourcing and ten North American warehouses, Meelunie combines formulation flexibility with execution reliability at scale.Karen Singley, Director Food Safety and Technical Services at Jack in the Box, reinforces that "the first lens is always food safety," emphasizing supplier evaluation, clear specifications and data-driven monitoring to ensure consistent commercialization and compliance. Complementing this, Raphael Rique, Associate Director Sourcing at Foodbuy USA, positions strategic sourcing as a coordination discipline grounded in total cost of ownership, risk diversification and stakeholder alignment.Together, these perspectives highlight that operational rigor, measurable performance and disciplined collaboration define competitive advantage. We invite you to explore this issue and share your thoughts as the industry continues to raise its standards.
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