Food and beverage companies are increasingly choosing to enhance internal idea development by pursuing an 'open innovation' approach, allowing the additional exploitation of external ideas and paths to market. Drawing on a range of important case studies, Open innovation in the food and beverage industry investigates the challenges and opportunities afforded by the incorporation of open innovation into the food industry. Part one provides a comprehensive overview of the changing nature of innovation in the food and drink industry. Part two then reviews the role of partners and networks in open innovation, before part three goes on to explore the establishment and varied management aspects of open innovation partnerships and networks. Finally, open innovation tools, processes and managerial frameworks are the focus of part four.