New food technology trends have transformed the food and beverage manufacturing industry and associated businesses from within, leading to beneficial changes and improvements across the board. These trends aren't all technological in the traditional sense, however. Everything from packaging techniques and materials to the equipment within facilities is part of the innovation that we can expect to see in the food and beverage industry over the next year. 1. PLASTIC-FREE AND SMART PACKAGING For decades, many food manufacturers have used plastic in some form or another in their packaging, since it has always been the cheapest and most convenient solution. With recent advancements in the fight against climate change, however, consumer perspectives are shifting, and they’re looking to manufacturers to make some green changes. Countries in the EU were some of the first to ban single-use plastics, with many countries around the world, including the U.S., slowly following. In some cases, companies have turned to edible and biodegradable packaging. The edible packaging uses food-grade polymers, such as seaweed, which are safe for consu

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Source: Ministry of Corporate Affairs company master (open data). Capital figures are as-of the 2021 registry snapshot, not live.