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Things are Heating Up: Climate Shock Impacting The Harvest
After a summer of extreme heatwaves and unprecedented drought, the UK's 2026 harvest is on track to be the worst on record. As crop yields plummet and an estimated £550 million evaporates from the agricultural economy, the food and beverage industry faces a brutal operational mandate: adapt to the climate or face empty silos.
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Lavazza and Rainforest Alliance Launch First Certified Regenerative Coffee
Lavazza has launched "La Reserva de ¡Tierra! Selection," the first professional-grade coffee sourced from farms certified under the Rainforest Alliance Regenerative Agriculture Standard, marking a significant milestone in the commercialisation of science-based soil and ecosystem restoration.
PepsiCo, Givaudan and Smurfit WestRock Secure 10 Year Wind VPPA in Spain
PepsiCo has led a strategic consortium with Givaudan and Smurfit WestRock to sign a 10-year Virtual Power Purchase Agreement in Spain, utilising a "repowered" wind asset to reduce value chain emissions by an estimated 32,000 metric tons of CO2 annually.
JDE Peet's and Partners Launch Coffee Canopy Deforestation Map
A consortium of leading coffee companies, including JDE Peet’s and Louis Dreyfus Company, has launched the Coffee Canopy Partnership to create the first open-access global map of coffee production to combat deforestation and support smallholder market access.
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Invests £2.55 Million in Water Replenishment Extension
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has announced a 2.55 million pound investment to extend its water replenishment programme in West Yorkshire through 2028, targeting an additional 250,000 cubic metres of annual water benefit to support its 2030 net-zero water commitment.
Mars and ofi Partner to Scale Regenerative Cocoa Farming in Ecuador
Mars and ofi have announced a five-year strategic collaboration to implement climate-smart and regenerative agriculture practices across 9,000 hectares of cocoa farmland in Ecuador, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance farmer resilience.
Kemin Industries Debuts EDIE Generation 2 for Precision Livestock Disinfection
Kemin Industries is advancing livestock biosecurity with the debut of EDIE Generation 2, an automated water disinfection system that integrates real-time monitoring and mobile connectivity to optimise chlorine dioxide application in poultry and livestock operations.
Nestlé and ILO Launch Worker Protection Project in Coffee Supply Chains
Nestlé and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) have launched a two-year initiative to improve labour rights and fair recruitment across the coffee supply chains of Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico, specifically targeting decent work deficits for seasonal and migrant workers.