Agriculture & Food Production

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 07, 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 07, 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.

Indianapolis – – October 06, 2026 -- Corteva, Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) will release its third quarter 2026 earnings on Wednesday, November 11, 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, November 12, 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 November 12, 2027.

LONDON – – October 06, 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 14, 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 06, 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 05, 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.