Food & Beverage Insights

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Food & Beverage Insights

“We Are Sharpening Our Focus”: Tesco Group Chief Executive Ken Murphy on Sustainability Report 2026

Tesco has published its Sustainability Report 2026, outlining progress against climate, packaging and healthier food targets while setting out a refreshed set of sustainability commitments focused on building a more resilient food system.

Mars Fuels Australia’s Manufacturing Future

Mars is investing AUD$200 million into Australian manufacturing by 2027, expanding production capacity, accelerating innovation, supporting renewable energy ambitions, and strengthening regional jobs, supply chains, and sustainable industry growth.

Illva Saronno Holding Rebrands as Disaronno Group Following 2025 Growth

Disaronno Group has announced the rebranding of Illva Saronno Holding to Disaronno Group as part of a strategy to strengthen the company’s global identity across its spirits, wines and ingredients businesses.

Perfetti Van Melle Cuts Waste by 63.5% Through Forecasting Overhaul with BearingPoint

Perfetti Van Melle has reduced write-offs of finished products and raw materials by 63.5% following a financial planning transformation project delivered with BearingPoint.

Diageo Opens Littleconnell Brewery as Guinness Demand Drives Further €400m Expansion Plans

Diageo has officially opened its new Littleconnell Brewery in Newbridge, County Kildare, as part of a near €1 billion capital investment programme across the island of Ireland between 2020 and 2029.

Rockwell Automation and Actemium Deploy AI to Reduce Refrigeration Energy Use in Frozen Food Production

Rockwell Automation and Actemium have deployed an AI-powered refrigeration optimisation application designed to reduce energy use and improve operational efficiency in frozen food manufacturing.

Appliance Innovation : Beverage Revolution – The Future of Flavor

Phil McKee, Chairman and Founder of Appliance Innovation, explores the company’s approach to automation, driven by a commitment to solving operational challenges in the foodservice sector.

Nestlé Research Shows Coffee Variety Blends Could Improve Climate Resilience and Boost Yields by 86%

New research from Nestlé and Côte d’Ivoire’s national agricultural research institute suggests that carefully selected blends of robusta coffee varieties could significantly improve crop yields, climate resilience and coffee quality for growers facing increasing environmental pressures.

US Foods Launches SIGNATURE to Help Hospitality Operators Elevate Guest Experience

US Foods has introduced SIGNATURE, a new suite of technology tools, analytics and expert support designed to help hospitality and foodservice operators tackle labor shortages, rising costs and evolving guest expectations while improving operational performance.

FreshGround : The Flavours Re-shaping Office Beverage Culture 

Russell Cowley, General Manager of FreshGround, examines the rise in lower-caffeine and wellness-led drinks sitting proudly alongside the more traditional bean-to-cup coffee.

Rutland Square Spirits : Scottish Spirit; Indian Soul

At Rutland Square Spirits, every bottle tells a story inspired by ancestral heritage and craftsmanship. Nishant Sharma, CEO and Founder, pours a glass and shares more about the unique intersection of two powerful cultures that the company sits at the centre of.

“Our Citizenship Work is Integral”: Conagra Brands CEO Sean Connolly on Key Sustainability Targets

Conagra Brands’ latest Citizenship Report sets out measurable progress across sustainable sourcing, emissions reduction and food transparency, as the company integrates sustainability deeper into food manufacturing and supply chain operations.