The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

Cologne-based startup Eternal.Ag raises €8 million to deploy AI-powered autonomous harvesting robots, tackling a 30% decline in greenhouse labour availability across Europe.

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has finalised a $285 million acquisition of Del Monte Foods Corporation II assets, reuniting the iconic brand under single ownership for the first time in four decades.

Fresh Express expands its value-added salad portfolio with four globally-inspired Chopped Salad Kits designed to bring restaurant-quality innovation to the retail produce aisle.

Taylor Farms introduces an 11-product protein-forward platform featuring whey-infused dressings, high-protein toppings, and functional produce to meet rising consumer demand.

Corona has launched Lime Guides using food-safe laser technology to ensure precisely sliced lime wedges, supporting the brand's signature consumption ritual across global retail markets.

The agreement makes T&T’s extensive inventory available for on-demand delivery across Canada, with initial availability in Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario, while a Quebec launch is slated for a later date.

The transaction marks a significant advancement in the company's European growth strategy, representing its second acquisition within the fresh produce category as it seeks to build a robust pan-European fresh network.

The ad, titled "Bananas," is scheduled to air during the first quarter in the U.S. and the second quarter in Canada on Sunday, 8 February 2026.