Agriculture, Food & Beverage

Indianapolis – – October 07, 2026 -- Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) will release its third quarter 2026 earnings on Wednesday, October 07, 2026, after the stock market close.

Corteva schedules live webcast for November 12 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern

The crop protection company will present results in a live webcast on Thursday, October 07, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time, with the announcement made via press release and the company's website.

Slide presentation and replay to be posted on investor relations page

The accompanying slide presentation will be posted on Corteva's Events and Presentations page. A replay of the webcast will remain available on that page until October 07, 2026.

LONDON – – October 07, 2026 -- The global automated hydroponic gardening systems market is set to more than double from USD 1,676.5 million in 2024 to USD 3,871.92 million by 2032, a CAGR of 11.03%, according to a new report from Credence Research Inc.

Nutrient dosing and sensor-driven controls anchor commercial demand

Aggregate-type systems hold the largest share of the market, favored for broad crop compatibility and stable root support in both residential and scalable commercial installations. Nutrients lead the input category as automated dosing becomes central to crop consistency and yield control, while vegetables remain the dominant crop segment, driven by year-round demand for leafy greens, tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers.

Miami -- Wines of Chile will stage the first Miami edition of Chile Wine Fest on October 07, 2026, at the historic Alfred I. duPont Building, extending a trade event previously run twice in New York.

Twenty Chilean wineries confirm participation in Miami debut

Approximately 20 wineries from across Chile's growing regions will present premium portfolios, terroir-driven labels and heritage varieties during a trade session running from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., followed by a consumer tasting from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Julio Alonso, Executive Director of Wines of Chile USA, said Miami's strong Latin American ties and diversifying wine culture make it a strategic market for positioning Chile's producers and regions to trade buyers.

Napa Valley, Calif. – October 07, 2026 -- Winegrowers and wineries have pledged $2.5 million to launch Phase One of the Grapevine Red Blotch Virus Research Initiative, a public-private collaboration targeting one of the wine industry's most costly unresolved vineyard threats.

Industry leaders back coordinated three-year research push

The initiative has drawn commitments from Christian Mouiex/Dominus Estate, Darioush Winery, Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Joe Wender and Ann Colgin, Louis P. Ciminelli/Laelius Winegrowing, Opus One Winery, Phillips Family Farming/Vine Hill Ranch, Tom Gamble/Gamble Estates, Pete Richmond/Silverado Farming Company, and The Araujo Family. Phase One is structured as a three-year program funding multiple projects at research institutions, with defined milestones tracking progress from lab discovery to vineyard application.

Parsippany – October 06, 2026 -- Ferrero is committing more than $50 million across its portfolio for a 2027 Super Bowl marketing push, the largest individual campaign investment in the company's history.

Nutella makes its first-ever Super Bowl appearance after a viral space mission boosted sales

The campaign follows Nutella's appearance aboard NASA's Artemis II mission in April 2026, which Ferrero says drove a 60.7% year-over-year increase in search volume for the brand. Unit sales on Amazon rose 20.2% above Nutella's own pre-event baseline between April 6 and May 8, 2026, according to internal company data. The new ad will also promote Nutella Peanut, which Ferrero describes as the brand's first product innovation in 60 years.

Edmonton – October 06, 2026 -- Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX: ACB; NASDAQ: ACB) confirmed that Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. has yet to file a formal Notice of Variation and Change despite announcing intent to revise its hostile takeover bid to an implied US$5.00 per share, comprising 0.4013 Curaleaf subordinate voting shares plus US$1.00 cash per Aurora share.

Duluth, Ga. – October 05, 2026 -- AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO) has restructured its executive leadership team, reducing headcount by one member and consolidating brand and functional responsibilities under fewer senior leaders, effective immediately.

Caspari takes global control of Fendt and Valtra brands

Stefan Caspari, previously Senior Vice President, Customer Success & North America Ag, has been named Senior Vice President and General Manager, Fendt/Valtra & Product Management. He retains leadership of AGCO's North American agricultural business while adding global oversight of the Fendt and Valtra equipment brands. Caspari joined AGCO in 2014 and previously led the company's Grain & Protein business through its transformation and divestiture. He holds a degree in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Bonn and completed Harvard Business School's Advanced Management Program.

Rocky Mount, Va. – October 05, 2026 -- Traditional Medicinals has started tea production at its new $47 million, 110,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Franklin County, Virginia, marking the botanical wellness company's shift to bicoastal manufacturing after more than five decades of operating solely from California.

New Virginia plant becomes company's second manufacturing site after Sebastopol, California

The facility, located in Summit View Business Park, joins Traditional Medicinals' original site in Sebastopol as the company seeks more efficient, sustainable distribution to meet nationwide demand for botanical wellness products. The plant is the first and only tilt-up concrete construction project in Franklin County, built with regionally based design and construction partners including MB Contractors, Interactive Design Group, ProCon Inc., Jamison Electric, Varney Inc., and Bowman Excavation.

Fremont, Calif. – October 04, 2026 -- Power Knot LLC's regional arm, Power Knot Middle East (PKME), has been named a THE BIZZ 2026 Winner by the World Confederation of Businesses (WORLDCOB), recognizing its food waste management work across the UAE and wider Gulf region.

PKME's biodigester converts food waste to wastewater within 24 hours

The company's LFC biodigester uses microorganisms and oxygen to break down organic waste on-site, eliminating the need for storage, collection, and off-site disposal. The automated system targets commercial kitchens and facilities seeking to cut waste-handling costs and improve hygiene standards.

WORLDCOB evaluates winners across five criteria spanning 130-plus countries

THE BIZZ Awards assess business leadership, management, quality, innovation, and corporate social responsibility. PKME's win places it among a global network of companies recognized for operational excellence in 2026.

Seoul – October 03, 2026 -- Agricultural Corporation Geumsan Insamju will exhibit at the 2026 International Ginseng Trade Fair running October 2-11 at the Geumsan World Ginseng Expo plaza, targeting domestic and international buyers for its traditional ginseng liquor line.

Food Master-certified producer operates booth with live distillation demonstrations

The company, based in Geumsan, South Chungcheong Province, carries a ginseng liquor-making technique designated Korea's Food Master No. 2 and Intangible Cultural Heritage No. 19. Its Food Master will lead on-site production demonstrations alongside tastings of yakju (medicinal rice wine) and general distilled spirits made from domestic rice and ginseng.