Hello, readers. Happy New Year! Like you, I can't believe it’s 2016. But just the same we're thrilled for what's in store. This year guarantees to be another energizing one for the food and beverage industry, what with the focus on health and nutrition, better for you products, innovative ingredients, and the development of countless state-of-the art manufacturing technologies. FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal (FPMJ) and Food Manufacturing Journal-Middle East (FMJE) are excited to bring to you more channels to help keep you posted on what’s going on in the market. This year, watch for the launch of two Ringier newsletters that will put the spotlight on food ingredients and food safety . In the February issue of FPMJ, read the Outlook 2016 special feature on food and beverage ingredients, which includes interviews with prominent companies , GNT, Huntsman, FMC, Montloeder, Tate & Lyle -- and many others. In FMJE, we're pleased to share w