Food Industry Addicted to Temporary Foreign Workers

Commentary By Sylvain Charlebois Canada’s food industry has become addicted to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)—and the scale of that dependency is now plain. In just three months of enforcement data, Ottawa found 26 food-related...

CSI launches Asepti-Lok 47 closure for aseptic beverage packaging 

Closure Systems International (CSI) has introduced the Asepti-Lok 47 38mm closure, designed for aseptically filled beverages. The closure is intended for PET non-returnable bottles with the 1874 finish, featuring a lightweight, one-piece,...

Egypt launches first national beverage carton recycling campaign with global partners

Egypt’s Ministry of Environment, under the patronage of Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development and Acting Minister of Environment, has launched the nation’s first-ever campaign to recycle used beverage cartons (UBC), in collaboration with the...

PepsiCo taps into protein boom with 3 beverage innovations

Dive Brief: PepsiCo is enhancing its protein offerings with refreshed options across three beverage brands as nutritional drinks continue to power sales across the industry. The new lines, which will come to market early next year, include updates...

Afrika Wakeup, Payback Time: Reclaiming Beverage Sovereignty in Africa

A Ceremonial Reflection on Racist Branding, Edward Boyd’s Legacy, and the Rise of Indigenous Elixirs 🥤Preamble In an era marked by global branding dominance and historical exclusion, Africa stands at the threshold of a ceremonial renaissance—where...

Presenting Maia Ventures and their €55 million fund looking to connect Italy’s world-class food industry with innovation

Maia Ventures, an early-stage Milan-based AgriFoodTech fund, today announced the launch of its first fund at €55 million to back 20 to 25 companies, with initial ticket sizes ranging from €0.5 to 1.5 million. The Limited Partner base brings...

PepsiCo accelerator fuels food industry growth with real-world pilots

The GHAC APAC 2025 edition recently announced this year’s winning start-up, Beijing AIForce Technology at a ceremony in Shanghai, China. The firm pulled ahead from among 10 finallists across Australia, China, Indonesia, Singapore, and South Korea...

Spirit business International Beverage launches community charity initiative for third year

Gillian Urquhart, director of the Moira Anderson Foundation, 2023's Zone 1 winner, Malcolm Leask, former managing director at International Beverage, and Eileen Rae (centre), the company's business support manager(Image: Maverick Photo Agency)...

New beverage launches: Fall favorites and winter warmers

Classic fall flavors evoke warmth, comfort, and nostalgia, making them perennial favorites in beverages. Pumpkin spice reigns supreme, blending cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves into everything from lattes to muffins. Apple – especially when...

Retail centre celebrates thriving food and beverage scene with four new deals

Four independent food and beverage (F&B) operators have signed up for a total of 13,600 sq ft of space at Liverpool One, the central shopping centre owned by property giant Landsec. Brewski, Jerk Junction and Iced are new to Liverpool, while local...

Student restaurant workers share highs and lows of employment in Oakland’s food industry

Students working in Oakland restaurants struggle with making livable wages and finding a proper balance between school, work and social activities, according to some. Nationwide, about 27% of foodservice employees are enrolled in school....

Beverage Wholesalers Near Me—Why Does Mitra9 Stand Out As The Best?

Finding reliable beverage wholesalers near me can feel overwhelming with so many options available online, but Mitra9 has established itself as a standout choice. Offering a wide selection of beverages that cater to diverse tastes and preferences,...

B.C. food industry workers are heroes—but will it be for more than one day?

"I don't think most people in the food industry know how big the food industry is," quips James Donaldson, CEO of BC Food & Beverage. In B.C., Donaldson says, it's a $10-billion business—and that's just food and beverage manufacturing. "If you...

Tight wallets, shifting tastes – Nigeria’s changing beverage market

The beverage market in Nigeria is undergoing significant changes as economic challenges and evolving lifestyles reshape consumer behaviour. Tighter household budgets are making consumers more cautious and selective in their drink choices. Rather...

Regional NSW offers “ideal combination” of advantages for plant-based food and beverage manufacturing, says state government 

The NSW government is courting plant-based protein companies, encouraging them to consider establishing regional factories in the state via a new prospectus at the AltProteins 25 conference. According to a statement from regional NSW minister Tara...

October 2025 Food & Beverage Reporter Magazine

As we look ahead to 2026, innovation remains the heartbeat of South Africa’s food and beverage industry — not just in product development, but across the entire value chain. From digital transformation to sustainability breakthroughs, this sector...

Target tests THC-infused beverage sales

Target has begun offering a selection of hemp-derived THC beverages in a small number of Minnesota stores, a spokesperson for the retailer confirmed on Monday. The move marks one of the first entries into the THC-infused product category by a...

Andrews Innovates with Big Joe Forklifts to Streamline Beverage Delivery

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 13, 2025-- Big Joe Forklifts, a leader in material handling solutions, collaborated with mega-distributor Andrews Distributing to develop a new pallet jack, built to radically reduce delivery times for direct store...

What's Driving the Market Sentiment Around Monster Beverage Corp?

Monster Beverage Corp's (NYSE:MNST) short interest as a percent of float has risen 8.93% since its last report. According to exchange reported data, there are now 21.08 million shares sold short, which is 3.05% of all regular shares that are...

Chinese food and beverage firms flock to Singapore

SINGAPORE – A record number of Chinese restaurants and cafes have flooded Singapore over the past year, using the island as a test bed for global expansion as they escape pallid consumer demand, extreme price competition and super-squeezed profit...