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FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal
In this issue, we highlight developments that reveal some synergy: consumer trends pushing for healthier options, policy frameworks guiding responsible environments, and technology delivering the tools that can make it all possible.
We return to the high-level policy dialogue organized by SHAPE Asia in Manila in October 2025 (see page 14), where government and private sector leaders emphasized the urgent need to improvefood retail and marketing to combat obesity and undernutrition - challenges echoed across Asia. An article from Beneo on page 18 also calls for stronger collaborations to fight rising obesity rates in the region.
In technology, our preview on interpack 2026 (page 22) showcases innovations in Al, smart manufacturing, and advanced materials that are designed to provide safer, efficient, and more sustainable supply chains.
Complementing this, our feature on minimal processing on page 37 explores gentler methods that preservethe natural qualities of food and beverages while meeting modernsupply chain demands.
Meanwhile in formulation, ingredient suppliers offer the foundation for food and beverage products that stand out in taste, flavor,texture, and nutrition. But what stands out for today's consumers?ofi recently released its own trends report to answer that question. See page 8.
