OCTOBER 20256EDITORIALOCTOBER 1, 2025, Vol - 05, Issue - 14 (ISSN 2836-1989)Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. Editorial StaffAva GarciaDavies MedowsJohnson Heller Joshua Parkersales@foodbusinessreview.comeditor@foodbusinessreview.commarketing@foodbusinessreview.comEmailVisualizersChris LynnManaging EditorFood Business Review Visit www.foodbusinessreview.comCopyright © 2025 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 CXOsTHE NEW FACE OF FOOD AND BEVERAGE INNOVATIONFood and beverage innovation today is about more than flavor. Consumers are seeking experiences and sustainability in what they eat and drink, driving a transformation across the value chain. Creativity, wellness and technology are now shaping everything from premium ingredients to mobile dining, while influencing packaging design and food distribution models.Leading beverage packaging solution providers are setting new benchmarks in sustainability. Recyclable materials, convenient designs and smart labeling are helping brands reduce waste while enhancing shelf appeal. Frozen food distributors are offering chef-inspired, nutrient-rich meals that bridge freshness with practicality for modern lifestyles. Bringing it all together are custom mobile kitchen trailer services, transforming how food entrepreneurs connect with consumers by taking their culinary creations on the road.Producers of infused olive oils are redefining everyday cooking with bold flavors and artisanal techniques that satisfy the growing demand for authenticity and health-conscious indulgence. On the beverage front, craft kombucha makers are leading the fermented drink renaissance, blending probiotic wellness with artisanal brewing.This edition of Food Business Review showcases the latest innovations reshaping the culinary landscape. It features thought leadership articles from industry experts including Kaan Demiryürek, R&D director of sustainable packaging at PepsiCo, and Todd Jongen, director of non-foods product development and packaging science at US Foods, who explore recent advancements in food packaging.The edition also spotlights VulCan Packaging, a pioneer in sustainable beverage packaging and the sole manufacturer of aluminum Toyo Ultimate Cans in North America, delivering premium quality cans with faster production and tailored designs.We hope this edition offers valuable insights into how leaders in food and beverage packaging, distribution, exotic flavor creation and mobile kitchen services are transforming the way consumables are experienced.Let us know your thoughts!Celestial Jordan
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