Shanghai – September 15, 2026 -- The FHC Shanghai Global Food Trade Show will run November 10-12, 2026 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, drawing more than 3,000 international exhibitors and over 180,000 trade visitors across 200,000 square meters of floor space, organizers said.

Stamford, Conn. – September 15, 2026 -- Philip Morris International's U.S. businesses (PMI U.S.) are expanding the ZYN nicotine pouch portfolio with new strengths and a moist pouch format, building on regulatory clearances secured earlier this year.

PMI U.S. adds 1.5 mg and 8 mg strengths to flagship ZYN dry pouch line

The flagship ZYN dry pouch lineup, previously available in 3 mg and 6 mg strengths, now includes 1.5 mg and 8 mg options across flavors such as Cool Mint, Wintergreen, Citrus, and Dragonberry, among others.

Hong Kong – September 15, 2026 -- YIKEDA, a premium tomato brand operating under Qingdao Triumph Haofeng Smart Agriculture Technology Co., Ltd., unveiled certified traceable cherry tomatoes for the first time at an international trade show, drawing buyer interest from multiple countries at Asia Fruit Logistica 2026.

Purchase, N.Y. – – September 15, 2026 -- The PepsiCo Foundation has awarded $500,000 in grants to 100 nonprofit organizations across the United States and Canada through its fifth annual Community Impact Awards, with each recipient receiving $5,000 to fund local programs in food access, water security, farming and workforce development.

Shanghai – – September 15, 2026 -- FHC Shanghai 2026 will open its doors from November 10-12 at the new Shanghai International Expo Centre, spanning 200,000 square meters and bringing together more than 3,000 global exhibitors and over 180,000 trade buyers.

Solon, Ohio – September 15, 2026 -- Locus Agriculture is scaling deployment of Unpac, its glycolipid-based soil conditioner, across row and specialty crop systems after third-party lab testing showed reduced soil density and improved water penetration in California agricultural soils.

Arkansas – September 14, 2026 -- Japan remains the largest foreign investor in Arkansas, operating more than 65 offices, research facilities, and manufacturing plants through over 30 companies, a footprint now extending into agricultural technology collaboration.

Hong Kong – September 13, 2026 -- YIKEDATM, a premium tomato brand, unveiled cherry tomatoes with an exclusive traceability label at ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA 2026, held September 2-4 at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. The launch marks the first international trade show debut of the traceability system, designed to address consumer food-safety concerns through visible quality management.

Indianapolis – September 13, 2026 -- Corteva (NYSE: CTVA) and Belgium-based Globachem N.V. have signed a definitive agreement to launch a 50/50 joint venture aimed at developing and delivering new crop protection solutions for farmers in Europe and the Americas, with the deal expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Vienna – September 13, 2026 -- Elizaveta Rîmscaia of Moldova was crowned Overall Champion at the Julius Meinl International Barista Cup 2026 Grand Finale, held September 4 in Vienna's MuseumsQuartier, beating 14 other national champions across three brewing disciplines.