The consumer trend has led to continuous innovation to attract and retain customers in competitive market place. But what worry the business set-up is ROI’s on the cost they are incurring on innovation. In the current issue we have tried to discuss few possibilities which can help in understanding how the industry is coping with the consumer behavior. The cover story discusses Buffet trends and new formats being presented. Business story delve upon Packaging innovations. Feature section talk about the trends in foodservice industry. The confectionery section emphasise on how chocolate is evolving in India. The issue also discusses aspects of health & hygiene and has other regular sections.