By Robin Wenzel, Head of Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute Reprinted with permission from Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute Quarterly Update , December 2025. Photos courtesy of Wells Fargo.* (March 3, 2026) The food industry is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by two converging trends: the rise of proteinification—the enrichment of everyday foods with added protein— and the widespread adoption of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight management. Together, these f

Compilation of news from industry sources (February 27, 2026) Many producers ‘fighting for survival’ in 2026, survey shows AgWeb’s Tyne Morgan reported that “the U.S. ag economy enters 2026 in a clear crop-sector recession, but the deeper crisis is one of confidence. High input costs, weak prices, policy uncertainty and eroding trust in data have pushed many producers from planning for profitability into fighting for survival. Economists largely view the downturn as cyclical