India, May 30 -- The Food and Beverage Innovation Forum (FBIF) 2025, held from May 8 to 10 at the National Convention and Exhibition Centre in Shanghai, concluded with resounding success, bringing together over 47,000 attendees from across the globe. Under the theme "NURTURE THE PRESENT, VENTURE FORWARD," the event showcased the latest trends, innovations, and strategic insights shaping the future of the F&B industry.
A Global Confluence of Industry Leaders
FBIF2025 featured more than 200 global speakers and juries, including executives from leading brands such as Yili, Mengniu, Fonterra, FrieslandCampina, Meiji, Calbee, and Ferrara Candy. The forum's comprehensive agenda encompassed a Plenary Session and eight sub-forums, covering diverse sectors like dairy, snacks, bakery, beverages, functional ingredients, marketing, channels, and packaging.
Spotlight on Innovation and Emerging Trends
The FBIF Food Innovation Expo, spanning over 62,000 square meters, hosted 600+ exhibitors and special events. Highlights included the "FBiF Global New Food Collection," featuring over 600 SKUs of the latest global food products categorized into five zones based on Maslow's hierarchy of needs, and the "FBiF Global Creative Packaging Design Gallery," showcasing 300 selected works from over 20 countries.
Key Insights and Discussions
Dairy Talks: Industry leaders discussed strategic planning, flavor innovation, and functional dairy advancements, emphasizing the sector's continuous evolution to meet changing consumer demands.
Snack & Baking Talks: Sessions focused on category reinvention, flavor breakthroughs, health-forward upgrades, and creating emotionally engaging products to captivate modern consumers.
Drink Talks: Explorations into cross-category innovation, functional beverages, and the emotional resonance of packaging highlighted the beverage industry's transformation into a lifestyle-centric sector.
Facilitating Global Connections
The FBiF Channels & Brands Matchmaking event connected domestic and international channels, including 99 Ranch Market, Tmall Mart, and RT-Intl, fostering opportunities for global expansion and collaboration.
FBIF2025 underscored the F&B industry's dynamic landscape, marked by technological advancements, sustainability initiatives, and evolving consumer preferences. The forum served as a catalyst for innovation, collaboration, and strategic growth, setting the stage for the industry's future trajectory.
For more information, please visit the official FBIF website: https://www.foodtalks.cn/fbif/en
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