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At the Interpack 2026 trade show in Düsseldorf, Germany, FoodBev Media caught up with SMI’s sales director, Fabio Sisimbro, to chat about the company’s recent innovations in food and beverage packaging technology.

At Vitafoods Europe 2026, ADM showcased how advances in microbiome science help brands meet increasingly personalised consumer health needs. Through featured concepts, ADM highlighted microbiome solutions targeting stress, sleep, mood, digestive health, metabolic health, women’s health, active nutrition and more.

Biodiversity and ethical sourcing, sustainability impacts and food ingredients will be featured at the Sustainable Foods Summit. The 17th European edition will be hosted in Amsterdam on 18-19 June 2026.

During this year’s Vitafoods Europe event, FoodBev Media’s group editor, Melissa Bradshaw, caught up with Faravelli’s Tiziana Ferrari, director of nutraceuticals for the company’s Italian business.

At Interpack 2026, Sidel showcased its latest innovations, from complete lines to high-efficiency equipment, designed to master growing packaging and production complexity.

Bridge2Food Europe 2026 will bring together leading experts, brands and innovators for three days of insight, connection and action focused on unlocking what drives real consumer success in food.

Stamegna Retail Management is a dedicated B2B matchmaking company that connects retail buyers with FMCG suppliers worldwide.

In this Vitafoods Europe 2026 interview, Leena Uabumrungjit explains how Thai Union Ingredients converts tuna co-products into high-value nutrition through an integrated, controlled chain.

Bridge2Food Europe 2026 will open with a dedicated technical course that offers food industry professionals a rare opportunity to gain advanced technical knowledge and practical insight into the future of food innovation.

At Vitafoods Europe 2026, FoodBev Media caught up with Chris Whiting, European Nutrition Category Manager at Synergy Flavours, to discuss the trends shaping the future of functional nutrition.

Exberry by GNT has introduced a new paper, The power of purple (ube), developed to support product developers in understanding and applying the growing popularity of ube-inspired purple shades effectively.

Watercoolers Europe (WE) is gearing up for its WE Event in Torremolinos, Málaga, a key date for professionals in the watercooler and hydration industry.