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PepsiCo partners with Gatik to roll out driverless trucks across North America supply chain
PepsiCo has partnered with autonomous truck company Gatik to bring driverless freight into its North America F&B supply chain, marking the largest commercial autonomous freight deployment to date.
Sidel masters packaging and line complexity at Interpack 2026
At Interpack 2026, Sidel showcased its latest innovations, from complete lines to high-efficiency equipment, designed to master growing packaging and production complexity.
FAO warns of looming food inflation crisis if Strait of Hormuz disruptions persist
UN's FAO warns that global food prices will surge if shipping route disruption in Strait of Hormuz continues.
When weather turns uncertain: Building agricultural systems for a changing climate
Sam Webster, director of growth and innovation at HowGood, explores how the F&B industry can build systems that last in a world with an ever-changing climate.
Brown-Forman to bring flavoured malt beverage portfolio in-house, ending US partnership with Pabst
Brown-Forman Corporation and Pabst Brewing Company have announced a mutual agreement to conclude their US partnership related to flavoured malt beverages.
Why advancing action in the food system is key to solving some of the world’s biggest challenges
Sharon Bligh explores how, when environmental pressures, supply chains and diet-related disease are all accelerating, transforming the food system is no longer optional – it is essential.
Strategic material handling: How smart forklift attachments drive food safety and operational excellence
Jason Cadman of Contact Attachments explains how strategically selected forklift attachments can reduce contamination risks, optimise workflows and support long-term business goals.
Cargill launches green methanol dry-bulk vessel in maritime decarbonisation push
Cargill has launched the maiden voyage of Brave Pioneer, the first of five green methanol dual-fuel dry bulk vessels chartered to reduce carbon emissions.
PepsiCo partners with Siemens and NVIDIA to Pioneer AI-driven digital twin technology in supply chain operations
PepsiCo has unveiled a multi-year collaboration with Siemens and NVIDIA aimed at enhancing its operations through advanced digital twin technology and AI.
Mars to invest €1bn in EU manufacturing and innovation by 2026
This investment builds on the €1.5bn that Mars has invested in EU manufacturing over the past five years, and reflects its focus on sustainability, resilience and innovation.
Mars partners with Enel to accelerate clean energy across entire value chain
Mars has teamed up with energy partner Enel as part of its sustainability programme, Renewable Acceleration, aiming to speed up the shift to clean energy across its entire value chain.
Start up of the month: PAXAFE
In this instalment of ‘Start-up of the month’ – which celebrates the lesser-known companies and their innovations – we speak to Ilya Preston, co-founder and CEO of PAXAFE, an AI-enabled, device-agnostic risk-management platform that reduces product loss, improves operational efficiency and optimises decision making for cold chain shippers and carriers.
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