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We are living through an era in which traditional production methods are becoming increasingly intertwined with digital transformation. For the bakery, biscuit, and pasta industries, automation is no longer merely a tool for reducing labor costs; it has become a strategic necessity for product standardization, food safety, and sustainable profitability.

As the global bakery industry rapidly transforms through the pursuit of sustainability, cost management, and clean labels, Novonesis is charting a strategic course for the sector with its enzyme and biotechnology-based expertise.

MC Mühlenchemie has passed a new milestone in the development of its 360° service for pasta manufacturers.

The bakery sector, one of the most ancient branches of the food industry, is currently on the brink of a radical transformation.

In an assessment for BBM Magazine, IGC Executive Director Arnaud Petit clarifies that while tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have heightened concerns over energy, freight and fertilizer markets, the disruption does not mirror the systemic grain supply shock seen in the Black Sea.

The more than 70% decline in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has roiled energy markets and put up to one-third of global fertilizer trade at risk.

The U.S.–Israel operation against Iran has created a new geopolitical risk zone that could affect not only the political balance of the Middle East but also the global trade and food system.

A shortage of skilled workers, rising costs, margins under pressure and growing sustainability requirements have long become a reality for food producers.

Rising energy costs, carbon regulations, and sustainability requirements in export markets are fundamentally reshaping production models across the food industry.

Pow.Bio, the pioneer in AI-enabled continuous fermentation technology, and Bühler Group, the global solution provider for food, feed, and advanced materials, are teaming up to bring an integrated continuous precision fermentation platform to market.

High energy prices, the circular economy, and the shortage of a new generation of skilled workers are placing increasing pressure on the packaging industry. Digitalization and artificial intelligence are accelerating this transformation.

Emphasizing that brands need to align their product development processes with consumers’ evolving expectations, Aslan Birincikişi, Marketing Manager of Indomie Türkiye, shared five key consumer trends that are set to shape the food sector in 2026.