The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

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.

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 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.

Cargill has commenced operations at its new canola processing facility in Regina, Saskatchewan, adding 1 million metric tonnes of annual capacity to the Western Canadian supply chain. The site is strategically positioned to convert raw canola into high-value oil for food and renewable fuels, alongside high-protein meal for animal feed, significantly reducing reliance on raw seed exports.

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.

Sidel has launched the industry’s first returnable PET bottle developed specifically for the still water market, offering a 10% weight reduction compared to traditional carbonated alternatives and enduring up to 25 wash cycles.