ABSTRACT The food and beverage additive industry is experiencing a huge growth driven by an increase in its consumption in the Asia-Pacific region. Healthier eating options, natural and organic food alternatives together with a higher consumer disposable income and preference for quality products results in an optimistic forecast for companies in the food and beverage additives sector. The market is expected to reach USD 52.2 Billion by 2020 and grow at a CAGR of 5.6%. Within the market, the growing concern about healthy and safe food is refocusing the industry into providing natural additive alternatives in order to comply with regulations and satisfy a more demanding population. This newsletter reviews recent innovations in the food and beverage additive industry.