U.S. herds are also down roughly 0.6% from July 2025, as cattle ranchers have struggled with drought conditions, higher prices for grain and feed, and climbing interest rates.

The decision to roll back prices reportedly came after the company took in "extensive consumer feedback around affordability limitations," PepsiCo said in a a statement.

The omnichannel winners of the next decade will build architectures that are simple, flexible and explainable.

Relying on reactive maintenance drains millions of dollars annually, through downtime losses, wasted resources and compliance penalties. 

In 2026, brands need to plan for the convergence of trends by linking product reformulation, packaging resilience, and faster demand-sensing into one strategy. 

Many brands focus on visible consumer-facing initiatives. But it's really at the supply chain level where a brand is going to have the greatest impact

With so many touchpoints involved in the typical cold chain, informational and operational silos can become a problem.

GLP-1 drugs are forcing companies to adapt to a sustained shift in consumer behavior and healthcare demand that touches both food and pharma supply chains.

Attendees of Manifest 2026 will get the opportunity to attend presentations by the three winners.

The moves marked a stunning reversal from the era of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.