Agriculture, Food & Beverage

Hamburg – November 02, 2026 -- Only 9% of food and beverage professionals say their organization runs fully connected processes across departments, while 40% name disconnected systems and data as their biggest operational hurdle, according to a new TraceGains survey.

The report, "The State of Digital Transformation in Food & Beverage 2026," draws on responses from 423 professionals in 28 countries. Respondents work mainly in quality management, food safety and regulatory affairs. The sample also includes executives and staff from R&D and procurement. The survey was conducted on May 27, 2026, and covers nine functional areas.

United States – October 31, 2026 -- Nationwide's Grain Bin Safety program has supplied grain rescue equipment and training to 519 fire departments in 35 states, a package worth nearly $2.5 million, after adding 67 departments in 2026.

Program credited with at least 19 lives saved since 2014

The insurer launched its Grain Bin Safety advocacy program and Nominate Your Fire Department Contest in 2014. Its resources have contributed to at least 19 lives saved over that period.

The 2026 cohort received grain rescue tubes and hands-on training. Recipients include the ACW Unionville Fire Department in Michigan, the Agate Fire Protection District in Colorado, the American Falls Rural Fire Department in Idaho and the Crockett County Emergency Management Agency in Tennessee.

Seoul – October 31, 2026 -- HanAll F&B Farming Association Corporation has filed a patent application for a rice noodle manufacturing method after using about 6 tons of rice flour over three years of development.

HanAll F&B targets noodles with 50% or more domestic rice content

The company filed the application in June. The method is designed to reduce dependence on specific rice varieties and to improve noodle separability. HanAll said that using flour from varieties other than a specific one, while raising the domestic rice content to 50% or more, posed considerable technical challenges.

Frankfurt – November 01, 2026 -- CJ BIO will present its animal nutrition portfolio at EuroTier 2026 in Hanover, Germany, from November 10 to 13, with reduced crude protein (Low-CP) diets as the lead topic at Hall 21, Stand A35.

CJ BIO targets cost pressure and Low-CP formulation under a data-driven booth concept

The booth runs under the banner "Feed Intelligence for Sustainable Performance." CJ BIO names five market pressures: cost, sustainability requirements, expanding Low-CP formulation, environmental stress and the need for data-driven feed decisions. It will pitch its amino acid expertise, premium feed additives and digital capabilities as the answer.

For the Low-CP topic, the company will show how its BESTAMINO amino acid solutions, carbon insights and the Feed Xplorer tool can support more sustainable feed formulation.

Kuala Lumpur – October 31, 2026 -- Enest Group Berhad transferred its listing from Bursa Malaysia's LEAP Market to the ACE Market on 15 July 2026, almost seven years after it became the first publicly listed raw clean edible bird's nest producer.

ASEAN Records recognised the company for that first-listing status. The award was presented on 20 October 2026 at Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur at KL Midtown, during the 10th Gather of Achievers – ASEAN Records & ASIA Records Gala Night 2026. Chief Operating Officer Lok Chyi Yeu accepted it on stage.

Enest listed on the LEAP Market on 7 August 2019

The company was incorporated in 2018, and its business roots date back to 2015. Its 2019 LEAP Market debut made it the first listed producer specialising in raw clean edible bird's nest. The ACE Market transfer gives it a broader platform for future expansion, according to the company.

SAN ANTONIO – October 30, 2026 -- Venezuelan food and beverage group Empresas Polar has acquired Ricos Products Co., a San Antonio supplier of nacho cheese sauce, chips and popcorn that sells in more than 80 countries. Financial terms were not disclosed.

The deal closed through Polar's subsidiary Alimentos Polar International, Inc. Ricos' operations and management team stay in place, and the company remains headquartered in San Antonio.

Ricos brings a 1909-founded, fifth-generation brand to Polar's U.S. portfolio

Ricos is the originator of concession nachos. Its products are sold through branded retail, theaters, stadiums and other food channels. CEO Tony Liberto said Polar's long-term commitment will let Ricos accelerate growth and innovation and expand its reach.

CHANGSHA, China – October 30, 2026 -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. unveiled the 9DX hybrid tractor, with a peak output of 1,600 horsepower, at the 2026 China International Agricultural Machinery Exhibition on Oct. 26. The company describes it as the world's most powerful tractor.

9DX delivers 7,200 newton-meters of peak torque through an 800-volt dual-motor system

The tractor is designed for sustained, heavy-duty operations on very large farms. Its digital chassis, core components and control systems were developed in-house. A high-horsepower hybrid continuously variable transmission and the 800-volt dual-motor coupling system support work with large agricultural implements.

Morton Grove – October 30, 2026 -- Lifeway Foods, Inc. (Nasdaq: LWAY) will report third-quarter 2026 financial results on November 12, 2026, after market close, covering the quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Management hosts a 4:30 p.m. ET call on Nov. 12

The company will hold a live conference call and Q&A session at 4:30 p.m. ET on November 12. Management will discuss the results and provide additional comments and details. Participants can dial 1-877-407-9716 or 1-201-493-6779. The webcast will be accessible through the Investor Relations section of Lifeway's website and archived for replay.

Lifeway sells in five markets and is expanding Farmer Cheese to mass retail

Lifeway describes itself as the leading U.S. supplier of kefir and fermented probiotic foods. Its products are sold across the United States, Mexico, the United Arab Emirates, Central America and the Caribbean.

LAS VEGAS – October 30, 2026 -- Samyang Corporation is introducing a tapioca-based resistant dextrin to the North American market at SupplySide Global 2026, adding a non-corn option to its existing corn-based fiber line.

Samyang adds tapioca-based fiber to its corn-derived resistant dextrin range

The company is targeting customers seeking alternatives to corn-derived ingredients. Jung Jisuk, Head of the Food Business Unit, said diverse ingredient selection criteria make integrated solutions essential.

Samyang also presents kestose, a crystalline dietary fiber, extending its fiber applications beyond the powder and liquid formats it already offers. Kestose is a fructooligosaccharide (FOS) and a prebiotic. According to Samyang, it absorbs little moisture, which limits clumping, and dissolves readily in water.

Duluth, Georgia – October 29, 2026 -- AGCO reported third-quarter 2026 net sales of $2.3 billion, down 8.6% year-over-year, as weak demand in Europe/Middle East and Latin America outweighed a 35.1% constant-currency sales jump in North America. Excluding a 0.1% favorable currency effect, sales declined 8.7%.

Reported earnings were $0.75 per share, against $4.09 in the third quarter of 2025. Adjusted earnings fell to $1.05 per share from $1.35.

AGCO targets $5.50 adjusted EPS on $9.8-$10.0 billion in 2026 sales

The company projects adjusted operating margin of about 7.0%. It plans to align production volumes with dealer inventory and market demand, supported by pricing discipline and cost controls. The outlook reflects tariff policies as of October 29, 2026, and AGCO warned that any policy changes could affect the projections.