Sage North America, Atlanta, released “Riding the wave of uncertainty: How process manufacturers are planning for a brighter future in 2019,” a report that evaluates the state of process manufacturing, and uncovers how the industry is experiencing rapid change and bracing for the impact of new technological and regulatory challenges.

The World Economic Forum, Switzerland, announced its annual list of breakthrough technologies with the greatest potential to make a positive impact on the world.

Nestlé S.A., Switzerland, announced a collaboration with OpenSC, a blockchain platform that allows consumers to track their food right back to the farm.

Western Growers (WG), Irvine, Calif., launched a new supply chain risk management solution, a unique and comprehensive program that aims to reduce the number of food contamination outbreaks.

JBT Corp., Chicago, announced a global alliance with SafeTraces, a Pleasanton, Calif.-based provider of food safety and traceability solutions, to integrate SafeTraces' patented DNA-based technologies into JBT's solutions portfolio for worldwide distribution.

Blockchain is gaining significant momentum, proving to be much more than just hype for the food and beverage industry.

FoodLogiQ, Durham, N.C., raised a $10 million Series B extension from its existing funders, bringing the round total to $29.5 million.

The National Fisheries Institute (NFI), Washington, D.C., announced plans to work with IBM’s Food Trust, a blockchain-enabled system, to begin a comprehensive seafood supply chain traceability pilot program.

Farmcrowdy Group, owner of digital agriculture platform Farmcrowdy and the newly launched Farmgate Africa, an online agro-commodity aggregator, announced a strategic partnership with Best Foods Livestock and Poultry Ltd.

Tetra Pak, Vernon Hills, Ill., launched a connected packaging platform, designed to transform milk and juice cartons into interactive information channels, full-scale data carriers and digital tools.