The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

U.S. Sugar’s deploying an autonomous John Deere fleet, using ASI’s robotic kits to enable 24/7 precision farming across 255,000 acres while transitioning labour into high-skilled oversight roles.

Swiss technology group Bühler has launched its Edition 26 chocolate mass processing portfolio, introducing automated sensor technology and energy-efficient upgrades to its Finer S refiner and ELK S conche.

SnackPro utilises AI-powered image analysis and voice input to automate allergen detection, transitioning food safety from manual label-checking to a scalable, data-driven mobile health ritual.

365 Retail Markets’ acquisition of Cantaloupe merges telemetry and payments with smart-store software, scaling its infrastructure for 40,000+ new customers in the $86B vending and micro market sector.

Aurora Innovation and McLane Company have transitioned their autonomous trucking partnership into full driverless operations in Texas, utilising SAE Level 4 technology to move perishable food and restaurant supplies across the "middle mile" with 100 per cent on-time performance.

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has announced a comprehensive artificial intelligence programming track for its upcoming IFT FIRST Annual Event and Expo, focusing on how AI can accelerate product development, strengthen food safety, and support global food security.

KitKat Panama has launched a limited-edition "Break Mode" wrapper that functions as a functional Faraday cage, temporarily blocking smartphone signals when a device is placed inside to promote true digital disconnection.

Elite Robots has launched RoboBarista, a fully autonomous, cobot-powered coffee station designed to deliver up to 60 cups per hour while offering professional-grade latte art and remote management for high-traffic commercial operators.