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What’s new in the global food industry? The UHB Food team travelled to Paris to find out at SIAL Paris, an international trade show that brings together flavours, products, manufacturers and food innovations from around the world under one roof. From unexpected product combinations to new ingredients and evolving consumer habits, the exhibition offered a closer look at the ideas making their way onto store shelves and into consumers’ everyday lives. For the UHB Food team, this was a great opportunity not only to discover exciting products but also to look at our own product range from a fresh perspective. What could spark our customers’ interest? Which new flavours would be worth introducing to the market? These were exactly the questions we explored while visiting exhibition stands and talking to manufacturers. We're coming back from Paris with more than just great impressions - we're bringing back plenty of ideas that we’re now ready to explore and put to the test!

High quality standards are an integral part of our daily operations. That is why we focus not only on meeting them, but also on continuously expanding our knowledge. This week, the UHB Food team attended the GQ Food Safety Meeting 2026 in Kaunas, which was dedicated to key issues in food safety and quality. The full-day programme covered IFS and BRCGS audits and follow-up actions, risk and hazard analysis in food safety systems, new packaging requirements, trends identified through the RASFF system, production process control, and food safety culture. Professional events like this provide a valuable opportunity to stay informed about developments in the food industry, hear insights from auditors and food safety experts, and bring back practical knowledge to strengthen our processes.

Is a high-quality product enough to make customers choose it? Today, purchasing decisions are influenced by more than just taste or ingredients. Presentation also matters: the right packaging size, clear labelling, convenience, and a format tailored to the needs of a specific sales channel. The same product can be adapted for different consumers – whether for everyday use, a convenient snack, or a larger family purchase. When developing a product range, it is therefore important to consider not only what is being offered, but also who it is intended for and where it will be sold. At UHB Food, we see the product as a complete solution – from the raw material to a market-ready product prepared to take its place on the shelf. Because a good product should not simply be made. It should be chosen.

Across Europe, consumers are increasingly choosing more natural alternatives to traditional sweet snacks, such as dried fruits, berries, and other plant-based products. This trend is driven by growing awareness of health, cleaner ingredient lists, and the demand for convenient snacks that fit an active lifestyle. As a result, the European dried fruit market continues to grow year after year, with premium products - including mango, berries, pineapple, and other value-added ingredients - gaining increasing attention. Market trends begin with changing consumer habits. For businesses, this creates an opportunity to expand their portfolios with products that continue to see rising demand.

What does 98.19% out of 100 mean to you? To our team, it represents the highest quality score we have achieved during an international IFS Food audit. IFS Food is one of the world’s leading food safety and quality standards, assessing not only products but also the entire organisation’s operations – including process management, traceability, quality control, and continuous improvement. This achievement is about far more than a number. We are particularly proud that we prepared for the audit entirely in-house. All documentation, process management, and audit readiness activities were carried out by the UHB Food team. A score of 98.19% is a testament to our team’s professionalism, commitment, and unwavering focus on quality in everything we do. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to every member of our team for their contribution to this achievement. Together, we continue to uphold the highest standards of food safety and quality.

This week, UHB Food team is working in Asia, where one of the region’s most significant food industry exhibitions, THAIFEX – Anuga Asia, is taking place. Together with a Polish business delegation, we are participating in a trade mission focused on exploring opportunities to expand rice imports into Central Europe and further strengthen the product categories of "Skanėja" and "Frunica". As part of the visit, we are not only attending the exhibition and meeting with partners, but also visiting rice mills in Thailand and Myanmar to gain a deeper understanding of the supply chain, production processes, and the specific characteristics of local markets. Our objective is not only to reinforce international partnerships and identify new market opportunities, but also to broaden our knowledge of product origin and quality - from initial processing through to the final product that reaches consumers across Europe. In today’s fast-moving global food industry, maintaining direct relationships with producers and the regions where products originate has become increasingly important. These connections provide valuable insights, strengthen supply chain resilience, and help ensure the highest standards of quality and consistency for our customers.