Retail processing and manufacturing turn raw inputs into packaged, store-ready goods across connected production and point-of-sale systems. Dependence on ERP, e-commerce, and payment infrastructure exposes it to ransomware, data breaches, and fraud that can disrupt supply and expose customer data.
Toolkits, portals and standards relevant to this sector.
Curated learning guide by Robert M. Lee compiling foundational books, training courses, standards, labs, tools, and reference materials.
Legislative coverage of the U.S. Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act, explaining proposed requirements for biennial cybersecurity assessments of the agriculture and food sector.
The foundational framework for managing cybersecurity risk — Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover. The common language most food-industry security programmes build on.
Open-access research paper proposing PrivChain, a privacy-preserving blockchain framework that combines Hyperledger Fabric and Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) to enable secure provenance, traceability, a
IEEE conference paper proposing a real-time food supply chain traceability system that integrates HACCP, blockchain, IoT, and BigchainDB to improve food safety, transparency and trust.
IEEE conference paper presenting AgriBlockIoT, a decentralized IoT-enabled blockchain traceability platform for agri-food supply chains
IEEE paper proposing a Food Supply Chain Traceability System (FSCTS) using Ethereum smart contracts and IPFS to improve secure, scalable, and tamper-resistant food traceability.
IEEE conference paper describing the design and implementation of an IoT-enabled blockchain food traceability system integrating QR codes, RFID, and barcodes to improve food safety and transparency.
Peer-reviewed open-access paper proposing a Hyperledger Fabric-based blockchain platform for secure, tamper-resistant agri-food supply chain traceability, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
Briefings, workshops and gatherings for this sector.
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AnzenSageThought-leadership written for this sector.
Cybersecurity Has Protected Data. The Next Challenge Is Protecting Reality.
Jul 28th, 2026 · 3 min read
How “Cyber-Secure” is Becoming a Key Procurement Requirement for Big Retail?
Jan 27th, 2026 · 5 min read
Research and briefings covering this sector.
Emerson's 2025 Annual Report provides an overview of its financial performance, business strategy, operations, markets, risks, and transformation as a global automation and industrial technology company.
August 7, 2026
Emerson's latest sustainability report covers its environmental performance, employee and workplace initiatives, responsible sourcing, community investment, and the role of its technologies in helping customers improve sustainability.
August 7, 2026
EDA's May 2026 position paper outlines the European dairy industry's priorities for the upcoming revision of the EU Emissions Trading System, focusing on carbon leakage safeguards, predictable carbon pricing, decarbonisation investment, regulatory simplification, and realistic emissions benchmarks.
July 27, 2026
Dairy Trade Mexico provides an industry-focused overview of Mexico's dairy trade landscape, examining the country's role in international dairy markets and the opportunities and challenges affecting European dairy exporters and the broader global dairy value chain.
July 27, 2026
The EDA Annual Report 2025/2026 provides an overview of the European dairy industry's key developments, policy priorities, market conditions, sustainability agenda, food security considerations, and EDA's activities representing the European milk processing sector.
July 27, 2026
How-to guidance and analysis for this sector.
GEA identifies four major thermoforming trends for 2026: more sustainable materials, greater production efficiency, stronger food-safety and shelf-life controls, and increased automation and data connectivity.
August 11, 2026 · 2 min read
GEA reports strong business performance, with double-digit growth in order intake and revenue alongside significantly improved profitability, reflecting continued demand for its technology and engineering solutions.
August 11, 2026 · 1 min read
Australian cold-drip coffee producer First Press worked with Tetra Pak to transform its craft coffee concept into a scalable shelf-stable ready-to-drink business while expanding into plant-based beverages and new retail and export markets.
August 7, 2026 · 1 min read
Tetra Pak outlines a seven-step approach to help tuna producers identify market opportunities, develop products, optimise recipes, differentiate packaging, establish efficient production and scale shelf-stable tuna products using Tetra Recart® packaging.
August 7, 2026 · 1 min read
Dale Farm invested £70 million in its Dunman cheddar processing facility, working with Tetra Pak to design and integrate a new cheddar and whey processing line that increased capacity, improved plant visibility and supported continuous performance optimisation.
August 7, 2026 · 1 min read
Emerson explores how AI-powered automation can help LNG operators improve efficiency, optimize processes and advance the industry's potential as a lower-carbon energy source.
August 7, 2026 · 1 min read
Explore how scheduling software, real-time release testing, digital technology transfer and autonomous manufacturing can accelerate drug production and improve manufacturing flexibility.
August 7, 2026 · 1 min read
Discover how wireless sensors, predictive analytics and connected automation help industrial facilities improve worker safety, reduce unplanned downtime and strengthen operational reliability.
August 7, 2026 · 1 min read
An Auburn Ph.D. student is researching how risk management strategies can improve farm resilience, reduce financial stress, and support long-term agricultural sustainability.
August 4, 2026 · 1 min read
