Food, Beverage & Agriculture · Week of Oct 26, 2026
FMC revenue falls, High Liner to be sold: the week in food and ag
Restaurant openings and menu news dominated a mixed week, alongside FMC's sharp revenue drop and Umios' cash deal for High Liner Foods.
The week's largest items were financial. FMC Corporation reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $106 million, down $436 million from a year earlier, which it attributes in part to previously announced commercial actions. In seafood, High Liner Foods agreed to be acquired by Umios for C$27.00 per share in cash.
Much of the remaining news came from restaurants and hospitality. BJ's Restaurants added a dessert, Jollibee opened its 113th North American location in Oxnard, and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation presented its leadership awards. MAHA Center sponsored a school food competition, while Canyon Ranch and the North Dakota Tourism Division promoted food and wellness travel.
FMC Corporation
FMC Corporation Reports Third-Quarter 2026 Results and Revised Fourth-Quarter Outlook
FMC Corporation reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $106 million, down $436 million versus Q3 2025, and revised its fourth-quarter outlook. The company says results include an approximately $639 million negative impact from previously announced commercial actions, and it provided more detail on their financial effect.
High Liner Foods Incorporated
High Liner Foods Enters into Agreement to Be Acquired by Umios for C$27.00 per Share in Cash
High Liner Foods has agreed to be acquired by Umios for C$27.00 per share in cash. The companies say the deal pairs Umios' global sourcing capabilities with High Liner Foods' processing operations and brands to form a North American growth platform, and High Liner says the offer is fully financed.
BJ's Restaurants, Inc.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Goes 'Bananas' with the New Nutella® Gone Bananas Pizookie®
BJ's Restaurants launched the Nutella Gone Bananas Pizookie on Oct. 29, 2026, which it says is the first version of its signature dessert built on a baked banana bread cookie base. The item adds to the chain's dessert menu and is available starting on the announcement date.
Canyon Ranch
Inside Canyon Ranch Austin: A First Look at the Future of Wellness
Canyon Ranch has opened Canyon Ranch Austin in Texas Hill Country, including a 40,000-square-foot spa that the company calls the largest in Texas. The company says the facility combines traditional spa treatments with beauty, recovery and other services.
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
Restaurant Industry Celebrates Visionary Leaders Opening Doors to Opportunity for All
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation recognized four individuals at the 2026 Restaurants Advance Leadership Awards in Washington, D.C. The foundation says the honorees were chosen for their commitment to people and community in the restaurant industry.
North Dakota Tourism Division
North Dakota's Unexpectedly Urban Side: Discover the Food, Art and Energy of Its Cities
The North Dakota Tourism Division is promoting Fargo, Grand Forks and Bismarck-Mandan as city getaway destinations. Its pitch centers on independent restaurants, craft-beer-themed lodging, contemporary art and signature events.
MAHA Center Inc.
MAHA Center Sponsors School Food Showdown at the 2026 World Food Championships, Joins Public and Private Sector Leaders on Real Food Policy
MAHA Center, which describes itself as the 501(c)(3) arm of the Make America Healthy Again movement, sponsored the MAHA School Food Showdown at the 2026 World Food Championships in Indianapolis. The organization says school food-service chefs showed that USDA-compliant scratch cooking is possible at scale with standard school kitchen equipment.
Jollibee
Joy to Oxnard, CA! Jollibee Expands in the Central Coast with Buzzworthy New Location Set to Open October 28, 2026
Jollibee opens a new restaurant in Oxnard, Calif., on October 28, 2026, which the company says is its 113th North American location. The opening expands the chain's presence on California's Central Coast.
This roundup is written with AI assistance from the press releases listed above, using only what they state. The releases are the companies' own announcements, not Cabo Fish Reports reporting.