The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

PepsiCo’s 2026 APAC Greenhouse Program pivots from piloting to scaled operational integration, backing alumni startups to drive measurable Scope 3 and regenerative agriculture outcomes.

PepsiCo has executed its first transactions for low-carbon ammonia environmental attributes in partnership with TalusAg, utilising a "book-and-claim" system to reduce Scope 3 emissions while enhancing fertiliser supply chain resilience across four global regions.

FrieslandCampina Ingredients has announced a 90 million euro investment programme to strengthen its global position in high-value whey proteins, upgrading three key Dutch production sites to meet accelerating demand in the medical, performance, and active nutrition sectors.

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.

Divert, Inc. has opened a 66,000-square-foot Integrated Diversion and Energy Facility in Longview, Washington, capable of processing 100,000 tons of food waste annually into renewable natural gas and agricultural fertilisers to support the regional circular economy.

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.

Mars has signed a long-term virtual power purchase agreement with European Energy for the Skuodas Wind Farm in Lithuania, a move expected to contribute to the company’s 10% carbon-reduction target by 2030.

Duni Group has introduced Sealable Ronda, a paper-based bowl utilising Modified Atmosphere Packaging technology to extend shelf life and reduce plastic content in the ready-to-eat meal sector.