fbtechreview.comDECEMBER 20256EDITORIALEngineering Intelligence Across the Food Value ChainThe food and beverage industry is shifting from volume-led production toward smarter, more responsible systems that balance efficiency, quality and sustainability. As consumer expectations evolve and regulatory scrutiny tightens, technology is fueling this shift across packaging, waste reduction and food-grade manufacturing.In bakery food packaging, the spotlight has moved far beyond containment and shelf presence. Today's packaging solutions are expected to extend freshness, preserve product integrity, and support rapid production changeovers while aligning with sustainability goals. Advances in materials science, vision systems, and automated inspection are helping bakeries reduce spoilage and ensure consistent quality at scale. Design is becoming increasingly data-driven, blending functional performance with real-time feedback to identify defects before they reach consumers.At the same time, food waste management is no longer treated as a downstream problem. Progressive organizations are embedding waste reduction directly into processing, packaging, and distribution strategies. Smart sorting, connected monitoring systems, and analytics-driven insights are enabling manufacturers to identify loss points early and optimize yield. These solutions are increasingly tied to circular economy principles, turning by-products into resources while reducing environmental impact.Underpinning both shifts is the broader rise of food technology solutions. Industry 4.0 concepts like IoT-enabled equipment, AI-powered quality control, and integrated production dashboards are transforming food operations into adaptive ecosystems. These systems improve accuracy, throughput, and safety while enabling predictive maintenance and compliance without sacrificing agility.What unites these developments is a renewed focus on intelligent systems that generate actionable insight. Packaging, waste management, and manufacturing technology are no longer isolated functions but interconnected levers that shape resilience, traceability, and trust across the food supply chain.This edition will also feature insights from Mike Lindsey, Director of Manufacturing Systems at Perdue Farms, and Nicholas Schuelke, Senior Manager of Packaging R&D at Dawn Foods Global.Let us know your thoughts.Kevin LoboManaging Editoreditor@fbtechreview.comEDITORIAL STAFFsales@fbtechreview.comeditor@fbtechreview.commarketing@fbtechreview.comEmailVISUALIZERSDisclaimer: *Some of the Insights are based on our interviews with CIOs and CXOsMANAGING EDITORKevin LoboFood & Beverage Technology Review Visit www.fbtechreview.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.DECEMBER 2025, Vol - 08, Issue - 15 (ISSN 2691-4077) ValleyMedia, Inc. TO SUBSCRIBE TOAncel BlaiseAva GarciaDavies MedowsGiftson JoshuaOlivia SmithEdwin PaulJohnson HellerJoshua ParkerKenny peruzzi Vian Isaac
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