Although the coming year is still riddled with uncertainty, like every new year, it brings hope of better things to come. Several trade shows are still postponed including ProPak Philippines and FHA. In general, the outlook for the food and beverage industry is optimistic. In the January issue of FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal , we will share the perspective of manufacturers and market researchers on what they expect for 2021 for the packaging, processing, and ingredients segments. And while we are preparing that special issue for you, allow us to share some of the reports in the earlier issues of the magazine: Winkler und Dünnebier grows its OTC sweets line Winkler und Dünnebier Süßwarenmaschinen GmbH (WDS), a leading global manufacturer of confectionery machines, draws upon its expertise in moulding plants, to offer OTC variants across its main product and machine categories, from hard candies to jellies and even chocolates. The company has the capability to handle the entire ra