Agriculture, Food & Beverage

Petah Tikva – October 14, 2026 -- Strauss Group will present its 2027-2030 strategy to investors on Thursday, October 14, 2026, at 12:00 noon Israel time, with Company Management participating in the session at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.

Board approval of the strategy remains pending

The Board of Directors has not yet approved the plan, which is expected to be approved close to the conference date. Strauss states there is no assurance the strategy will be approved by that date or in its current form. Presenting it at the conference depends on that approval.

Attendance at the Tel Aviv event is capped and requires registration

Participation in the in-person conference requires advance registration, and the number of participants is limited.

Salina, Kansas – October 14, 2026 -- Greeneye Technology is establishing its North American headquarters in Salina, Kansas, after its machines sprayed more than 500,000 acres across 12 U.S. states in the 2026 season with weed detection accuracy above 98%.

The company's dual-line design delivered average non-residual herbicide savings of 81%. Greeneye estimates that equals six million gallons of chemical saved across field operations.

Greeneye's system now covers eight crop types, with four more due in 2027

The platform supports corn, soybeans, cotton, edible beans, wheat, barley, triticale and sorghum. Oats, sugar beets, peanuts and canola are slated for introduction in 2027. Greeneye also expanded its channel sales network with new dealer partners and says more will follow in the coming months.

Chicago – October 13, 2026 -- CME Group's Corn futures traded a record 1,206,376 contracts on Oct. 9, topping the previous daily high of 1,128,597 contracts set on October 13, 2026, by 77,779 contracts.

USDA report above expectations drives the rush to reposition

Traders turned to Corn futures after last week's USDA report to adjust positions and manage price risk. The market had priced in lower yields after a challenging summer, but the report showed ending stocks, yields and production all above expectations, according to John Ricci, CME Group's Global Head of Agricultural Products.

Ricci said CME Group remains focused on "equipping clients to manage their risk in any market environment."

Austin, Minn. – October 13, 2026 -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) has rehired Holly LaVallie as vice president of marketing excellence, giving her responsibility for enterprise marketing capabilities across its Retail, Foodservice and International businesses.

LaVallie takes charge of six marketing functions at Hormel Foods

LaVallie will lead the development and execution of capabilities meant to support brand growth across the three business segments. Her remit covers brand strategy and experience, design and content, media and agency management, marketing technology, marketing training and marketing effectiveness.

Delray Beach – October 13, 2026 -- The global rodenticides market is estimated at USD 6.61 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 8.83 billion by 2031, a 6.0% CAGR, according to MarketsandMarkets.

North America held 31.3% of 2025 revenue as Europe is expected to keep a significant share

North America accounted for the largest regional revenue share in 2025, at 31.3%. Europe is expected to hold a significant share of the global market, driven by rising rodent infestations in urban, industrial and agricultural sectors and by stringent food safety and public health rules. Well-developed pest control services and efficient distribution systems add to its position. Asia Pacific is identified as an important growth region, supported by rapid urbanization, expanding agriculture and food-storage infrastructure.

Kuala Lumpur – October 12, 2026 -- ASEAN Records has recognised Malaysian manufacturer CWP Food Manufacturing Sdn Bhd as the maker of the first halal-certified sweet potato snack that fuses two differently coloured real sweet potato varieties into a single chip.

SNACKISS Double Triple Sweet Potato combines purple and orange varieties without artificial colouring

The product, sold under the SNACKISS brand, gets its two-toned look naturally from real purple and orange sweet potato. It has carried MS 1500 halal certification since 2021.

The two varieties differ in taste: purple sweet potato gives a sweeter profile, while orange contributes a more savoury character. General Manager Yanice Cheong Ming Yan drew the concept from childhood memories of sweet potato tong sui.

New York – October 08, 2026 -- The European Union staged a live culinary competition inside Grand Central Terminal's Vanderbilt Hall to promote PDO- and PGI-certified food and beverage exports to US trade buyers and media.

Mishka Murphy wins head-to-head cooking battle with PDO and PGI ingredients

Murphy defeated fellow contestant Alexa Santos in the Taste of Europe Challenge, held October 7, with a winning dish of Marinated Runner Beans, Whipped Noord-Hollandse Gouda PDO, Jambon de Bayonne PGI, fresh herbs, and European olive oil. Contestants sourced ingredients from an on-site European Market set up for the competition.

Los Angeles – – October 08, 2026 -- More than 500 US Foods drivers, warehouse workers, and mechanics have ratified a four-year labor contract delivering wage increases averaging between 66 and 70 percent over the life of the agreement. The deal, approved by members of Teamsters Locals 87, 542, 630, 848, and 986, also secures automation protections, increased pension contributions, and fully employer-paid health insurance.

Workers secure automation protections alongside wage gains

The ratified agreement includes language specifically designed to shield union jobs from displacement by automated systems, a growing concern across the logistics and food distribution sector. Pension contributions rise under the new terms, while health coverage remains fully funded by the employer with no cost shift to workers.

Sheridan, Wyo. – October 08, 2026 -- The global animal feed market will grow from $672.5 billion in 2026 to $826.1 billion by 2031, a 4.2% compound annual growth rate, according to a new study released by Wissen Research.

Livestock feed underpins a third of the world's food protein supply

Livestock supplies roughly 34% of global food protein, with nearly every unit of meat, milk, and eggs tracing back to a formulated feed ration. The shift from farm-mixed rations to commercially manufactured compound feed is accelerating across emerging Asian markets, pushing producers toward precision-formulated nutrition.

Arden Hills, Minn. – October 07, 2026 -- Land O'Lakes, Inc. has partnered with Getty Images and Clear Channel Outdoor to place authentic imagery of rural America on out-of-home advertising spaces in New York City, starting during Advertising Week New York (Oct. 5-8) and expanding nationwide for National Farmer's Day on Oct. 12.

Research shows advertisers misrepresent rural communities

VisualGPS Insights data cited by Getty Images found that nearly two-thirds of Americans in rural communities believe advertisers do not understand them, while only 5% of popular U.S. visuals are set in rural locations. Searches for rural America imagery rose 22% in 2024 and continue climbing, according to the companies.