Food Industry

Experts say consumers should brace for fewer fruits on grocery store shelves after a historic deep freeze damaged crops. 

The food giant is incorporating the technology across many facets of its supply chain to improve reliability and efficiency, with the venerable cucumber one of the biggest beneficiaries.

In other beverage news, sparkling water brand Aura Bora is setting its sights on growth with its acquisition by an investment fund.

Technology is helping with forecasting and visibility, but the last mile remains complicated, an executive said at Manifest 2025.

Traditional giants are prioritizing pricier craft brands to secure growth in the flailing category.

Candy manufacturer Charms said it will hire 62 workers and bolster its Covington distribution center as part of the investment.

Older, but costlier production methods allow the company to stay true to its roots and dominate in Midwestern markets where it outsells Ben & Jerry’s in some stores.

The drink, which contains fiber for gut health and Vitamin C and zinc for immunity support, pits the beverage giant against fast-growing upstarts Olipop and Poppi.

Trust in food safety is at an all-time low. Discover the tactics being used to protect operations.

Laurent Freixe said while the Nespresso maker is closely watching global trade and tariffs, it benefits from the fact that most of the products sold in a region are made there.