NOVEMBER 20256EDITORIALNOVEMBER 2025, Vol - 05, Issue - 17 (ISSN 2836-1989)Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. Editorial StaffAva GarciaDavies MedowsJohnson Heller Joshua Parkersales@foodbusinessreview.comeditor@foodbusinessreview.commarketing@foodbusinessreview.comEmailVisualizersChris LynnManaging EditorFood Business Review Visit www.foodbusinessreview.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.TO SUBSCRIBE TOVian IsaacStanley MartinStanley MartinManaging Editoreditor@foodbusinessreview.comDisclaimer: *Some of the Insights are based on our interviews with CIOs and CXOsA SMARTER WAY TO EAT, LIVE AND THRIVEInnovation in food service and wellness is moving far beyond the kitchen. What once required staff, storefronts and fixed routines is now being reimagined through automation, smart maintenance and consumer-friendly health products. Robotic vending machines are at the center of this shift. No longer limited to packaged snacks, they are delivering fresh meals, beverages and wellness essentials with speed, hygiene and around-the-clock availability. Convenience has become a lifestyle standard.Yet, innovation does not remove the need for responsible infrastructure. Kitchen exhaust cleaning services remain crucial for restaurants and food businesses as they adapt to these new models. Safe ventilation ensures better air quality, fire prevention and smooth operations for commercial kitchens that support automated retail and on-the-go dining. On the wellness side, gummy supplement manufacturers are making nutrition approachable and enjoyable. By transforming vitamins into flavorful, familiar formats, they help people prioritize daily wellbeing without friction. These supplements are also becoming popular products within automated retail environments, merging health and accessibility.Together, these industries highlight a future where technology, safety and wellness complement one another, creating smarter, cleaner and more consumer-focused experiences every day.In this editorial, we explore how advancements in automated food retail and wellness are driven by robotic vending innovation, safe and compliant kitchen infrastructure, and consumer-friendly nutrition products. Each of these elements contributes to greater accessibility, improved hygiene, and a more seamless connection between food service and wellbeing. We also present insights from expert CXOs, including Kaan Demiryurek, R&D Director - Global R&D - Sustainable Packaging at PepsiCo, and Greg Pena, Director, Strategic Sourcing (Produce and Packaging) at Panda Restaurant Group, who offer their opinions on the business practices currently in use. We hope the valuable insights from industry leaders, along with the solutions and services featured in this edition, will help you make informed decisions for your business. Let us know your thoughts.Celestial Jordan
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