Food safety and traceability. Stricter regulations. New standards. Sustainability. These are some of the biggest trends shaping the food and beverage industry in 2025. You’ve probably already heard these buzzwords…
The beverage industry is rapidly transforming. Shifting consumer expectations, tightening regulatory environments, and digital innovation are redefining how beverages are produced, marketed, and consumed. For brand owners, success now requires…
The barcode you see at the supermarket today was designed for a different world - a linear economy, built on the “take-make-dispose” model. Its role has been simple: allow systems…
Case studyHow Inexto’s Track & Trace solution enabled Jordan to secure tax revenues, ensure compliance, and protect consumers
Customer background Jordan, a Middle Eastern nation with a population of…

You’ve probably come across the word “phygital.” In marketing, it refers to blending the physical and digital worlds to create enhanced customer experience. In excise management, the principle is the…
How Governments Can Fight Back
By Jeremy Stilman and Cecília Iwamoto
Illicit trade, often operating in the shadows of global economies, may seem intangible, but its consequences are…