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06/08/2025

💚 Lifestyle & Health: Focus on Consumer Needs

Changing consumption habits and an increased awareness of health are shaping the future of the beverage and liquid food industry. drinktec 2025 places the spotlight on Lifestyle & Health, highlighting how companies can respond to these evolving trends.

What’s driving the industry?
• 🌿 46% of consumers cite physical and mental health as their top priority (Source: Nielsen IQ study).
This shift is leading to significant changes in consumer behavior – including a growing preference for vegetarian and vegan diets, a rising market share for dairy alternatives, and the increasing popularity of no- and low-alcohol products.
🩺 Health-promoting ingredients and new product formulations may require adjustments in process technologies within the beverage and liquid food industry.

💡 At drinktec 2025, you will discover how to leverage these trends to adapt your products and technologies to evolving consumer demands and secure long-term market success.

📅 Date: 15–19 September 2025
📍 Venue: Messe München

01/08/2025

Don’t miss out! Get your free Stella Artois draught on International Beer Day

This International Beer Day, Stella Artois is raising a chalice to one of South Africa’s most cherished institutions: the local bar.
From August 1st to 3rd, as part of its Perfect Trade campaign. Stella Artois is partnering with bars across the globe to offer beer lovers a free Stella draught in celebration of the role local bars play in their communities.

To take part, consumers can exchange any beer bottle cap for a Stella Artois draught at participating bars enrolled in the brand’s Perfect Serve quality program. Along with global locations - including London, Manchester and Santiago - in South Africa the Perfect Trade will be available at participating bars in Pretoria.

Click here to find out more: https://fbreporter.co.za/stella-artois-celebrates-local-bars-with-free-draughts-on-international-beer-day/

23/07/2025

📊 Data2Value: Harnessing Data, Creating Value

🔍 Data is the key to the future! At drinktec 2025, the beverage and liquid food industry will showcase how data can be utilized for innovation and efficiency.

All data sources must be consolidated and translated into actionable insights for the beverage industry. This also includes the application of tools under the umbrella term ‘AI,’ which can help solve a wide range of tasks along the value chain of the beverage and liquid food sector in a coherent and efficient manner.

💡 Learn how to leverage data to optimize your processes and unlock new market potential. Meet the experts and discover solutions that will drive your business forward!

📅 Date: 15–19 September 2025
📍 Venue: Messe München

09/07/2025

📢 The 2025 Supporting Programme is Online!

Gain first-hand insights into future trends and make your visit to drinktec a unique combination of market overview and knowledge hub.

Being an innovation driver is part of drinktec’s DNA. Inspiration and knowledge transfer are the core principles of our supporting programme. Leading scientists will provide exclusive insights into their research, and key industry players will discuss the most pressing topics live on stage. A dedicated lounge area will create space for meaningful encounters and in-depth discussions in a confidential setting.

Aligned with our three key themes – Circularity & Resource Management, Data2Value, and Lifestyle & Health – we take a deep dive into the future.

Experience:
• The spirit of startups
• New Beverage Concepts
• New perspectives through guided tours and networking events

💡 Join us at drinktec 2025 and explore the future of the beverage and liquid food industry!

📅 Date: 15-19 September 2025
📍 Venue: Messe München, Germany

👉 Discover the programme now: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0gW9K80

26/06/2025

South African heart-health is in the global spotlight as Pharma Dynamics celebrates two top honours at the 30th Gourmand World Cookbook Awards held in Lisbon this past weekend.

Hearty, its digital heart-healthy recipe collection, took first prize in the Best Free Recipe Resource category globally and also came second in the Free Resources for Healthcare Professionals category. Cooking from the Heart’s DASH Edition was also selected as one of 20 standout South African titles of the past 30 years, nominated for the Gourmand’s 30th Anniversary Showcase.

Read the full story here: https://fbreporter.co.za/pharma-dynamics-heart-healthy-cookbooks-clinches-top-spots-at-global-cookbooks-awards/

25/06/2025

♻️ Circularity & Resource Management: Sustainability Across the Value Chain

With Circularity & Resource Management, drinktec 2025 once again dives deep into the topics of efficient resource utilization – encompassing every step in the value chain. Sustainability is a crucial factor for the future of the beverage and liquid food industry.

The potential of the industry ranges from the use of raw materials from biological sources to circular solutions in all process steps of the beverage and liquid food industry, the reuse of by-products from the manufacturing process or alternative sources, and includes the responsible use of water in production processes.

💡 Discover innovative approaches to making sustainability a part of every step in your production process!

📅 Date: 15–19 September 2025
📍 Venue: Messe München, Germany

17/06/2025

Coffee culture is evolving beyond its traditional role as a morning pick-me up. The rise of 'Coffeetok' a community of like-minded coffee lovers who share recipes to replicate barrista-style drinks including ready-to-drink beverages for the FMCG industry is rapidly expanding to meet growing demand.

Read the latest edition of Food & Beverage Reporter and discover Synercore' s 5 top tips to assist you when developing your next RTD. https://767a074c.flowpaper.com/2025JuneFBR/ =16

22/05/2025

Vegan dairy alternatives are transforming the South African food & beverage landscape, offering manufacturers clean-label, versatile, and consumer-driven solutions across cheeses, yoghurts, creamy sauces, and indulgent frozen desserts.

This high-growth category is redefining dairy—and we’re spotlighting the brands, innovations, and market leaders driving it forward

Be featured in our upcoming "Vegan Dairy: Innovation Meets Demand" and reach key decision-makers across the F&B industry.
- Thought leadership
- Brand exposure
- Strategic positioning in a fast-evolving sector

Email [email protected] or Simon at [email protected] for more information
https://fbreporter.co.za/what-to-look-forward-to-in-our-june-magazine/

19/05/2025

Authenticity and bold flavour drive today's food preferences.
Do you supply bulk or premium spice solutions that deliver consistency, provenance, and robust taste?
Share your latest products and insights with us.
Contact: [email protected]
https://fbreporter.co.za/what-to-look-forward-to-in-our-june-magazine/

15/05/2025

Resilience remains at the core of the South African food, beverage, and packaging industry!

Read our May edition where we celebrate some global wins, unpack the latest news and trends from the IFFA show, and look at how tech and transparency can protect brands.

This, and much more, here: https://767a074c.flowpaper.com/2025MayFBR2/

Woodlands Dairy, Hasher Family Wines, AxFlow AQS Liquid Transfer, Heat and Control Inc.

15/05/2025

Multitudes of claims exist on how AI is making things easier for us. In the domain of food safety, how many AI applications are in fact helpful and how much is hype?

There are numerous potential applications that may prove useful as they are further developed and as our ability to use them improves. However, as expected, and like other tools, there are many challenges and pitfalls that must be recognized and mitigated when applying this technology to food safety.

Join our expert Keynote Speaker as he explores current use, challenges, and concerns of AI in food safety Jeffrey LeJeune Markus Lipp

Sign up today: https://bit.ly/4bnRdBg

12/05/2025

Pre-event registration is closing soon for Vitafoods Europe 2025, held from 20 to 22 May!
Don’t miss your chance of attending the leading global platform for the nutraceutical, functional food and beverage, and dietary supplement industries.
This year, the event makes its Spanish debut at Fira Barcelona, Gran Via. It promises to be the biggest yet, offering fantastic opportunities for networking, learning and industry collaboration.

Visitors have until 19 May to secure their pass at the current rate before prices rise on 20 May for on-site registrations in Barcelona.

Book your ticket now at www.vitafoods.eu.com

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