In this issue you can find the study of the nutritional characteristics and market prospects of Canapa Sativa in the food sector.

We publish the report of the Anuga FoodTec in Cologne and the sustainability research dedicated to the anaerobic digestion of food waste.

April is a special issue with food technology focus. In fact, there are different innovative solutions that we recommend you, from measurement and control technologies to robotics, from biotechnologies to logistics for management and security. Because the future is ready to be applied: in production efficiency a new is just now taking place, featuring integrated automation, evolution of HMI, virtual prototypes, Operation and Information Technologies and mapp View.

As usual, we review machines and accessories, downstream and hygiene solutions, packaging, products, the latest marketing surveys, new laws, world news, and upcoming events for the sector.