Items Tagged with 'agriculture'

Danone USA's first US Economic Impact Study reports a $9.6 billion contribution to the US economy in 2025, underscoring the company's role in supporting domestic manufacturing, agriculture and nutrition innovation. The findings highlight how investments in functional foods, local sourcing and supply chain resilience are driving economic activity across the food industry.

Mars and ofi are scaling regenerative agriculture across Ecuador’s cocoa supply chain, signaling deeper investment in climate-smart sourcing. For product developers, the move underscores how sustainability initiatives are increasingly tied to ingredient resilience, supply security and long-term formulation strategies.

The US food and agriculture sector generated $10.4 trillion in economic value, supporting nearly 49 million jobs across the supply chain. The latest report also underscores challenges including slowing job growth and declining exports

Idealyst Innovation unveils a new strategic center to strengthen US agriculture amid shifting global pressures. The initiative brings together industry leaders to drive policy, resilience and long-term competitiveness.

USDA is reshaping its research agenda to prioritize projects that strengthen US agriculture, national security and farmer profitability. The updated framework emphasizes market growth, invasive species prevention, soil health and nutrition-focused innovation.

A new spray-drying and microencapsulation platform preserves probiotic viability at industrial scale, overcoming a major barrier to agricultural use. The shelf-stable powder could reduce reliance on synthetic fertilizers while opening doors to animal and human health applications.

From boots in the bog to the factory floor, Prepared Foods toured Ocean Spray Ingredients to see how cranberries move from harvest to high-value applications. Explore the full slide show for R&D insights and behind-the-scenes processing highlights.

General Mills is scaling its investment in Kernza, a perennial grain with deep roots that improve soil health and carbon sequestration. The expansion brings Kernza to four Cascadian Farm cereals, furthering the brand’s long-term sustainability goals.

Rabobank’s Fall Harvest Outlook highlights challenges facing North American growers amid high input costs, shifting trade relationships and policy uncertainty. Analysts urge producers to focus on fundamentals and sustainable practices to stay competitive.

PepsiCo is elevating the people behind its food system with the debut of its Global Farmer Awards. From regenerative farming to next-gen leadership, the program celebrates those shaping a more resilient agricultural future.