Diageo's new Montgomery facility features automated systems, sustainable technology and represents a US$415m investment in regional production
The top food & drink stories this week include Tony's Chocolonely's sustainable sourcing, Talus & PepsiCo's green fertiliser and Ecolab's 2025 report
Tesco’s 2026 Sustainability Report highlights progress on emissions, food waste, healthier diets and renewable energy across its supply chain aims for 2050
Interviews
Honey Baked Ham’s CTO Darin Morrow explains how the company has maintained seamless customer service while implementing a digital transformation
BRIX Holdings CTO Carissa DeSantis on how the organisation is using automation and robotics to improve the restaurant experience for staff and customers
“The restaurant industry, with COVID, lost over a million workers in the system, and we're never going to get them back. As an industry, we can't find people and we can't keep people.”
Mars Wrigley UK GM Adam Grant outlines the sustainability journey of one of the UK’s favourite confectionery brands
BBG Head of Procurement & Sustainability Mauricio Coindreau helps prevent 7 billion plastic bottles polluting the ocean through his Ocean Bottle business
Honey Baked Ham’s CTO Darin Morrow explains how the company has maintained seamless customer service while implementing a digital transformation
BRIX Holdings CTO Carissa DeSantis on how the organisation is using automation and robotics to improve the restaurant experience for staff and customers
Mars Wrigley UK GM Adam Grant outlines the sustainability journey of one of the UK’s favourite confectionery brands
BBG Head of Procurement & Sustainability Mauricio Coindreau helps prevent 7 billion plastic bottles polluting the ocean through his Ocean Bottle business
Top 10
From Walmart, Carrefour and Schwarz Group to Tesco, Aldi, Kroger, Publix and Sainsbury’s, these retailers are shaping global supermarkets and groceries
From Lindt & Sprüngli, Mondelēz International, Ferrero Group, Nestlé, Hershey, Mars and more, these are top chocolate companies shaping global snacking
Drinks & Beverages
Brewing giant, Anheuser-Busch, expands its commitment to domestic operations and workforce development signaling a shift in operational strategy
Food
Japan and Australia sign comprehensive trade agreements prioritising food security and supply chain resilience to reduce single-source dependency risks
Franchises
Fernando will lead global marketing strategy and customer engagement as part of the company's Recipe for Growth strategy, starting 1 June
Hotels & Hospitality
Top stories include Liverpool's food, Anheuser-Busch' manufacturing, Hershey's sustainability, Starbuck's payment plans & easyJet's hotel plastic reduction
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Restaurants
The 2026 workplace delivery trends report from Doordash finds that group and late night orders are increasing, suggesting shifts in the way people work
Retail
M&S is investing £340m (US$460m) in an automated UK distribution hub to improve fresh food availability, streamline deliveries & secure food supply chains