Crop protection results weigh on a week of seasonal menus

Crop protection makers FMC and ADAMA reported weak third quarters, while restaurant and hospitality brands rolled out seasonal menus and experiences.

Nov 5, 2026 · Sunny Wave Media newsroom

The week's agricultural news was dominated by third-quarter results from two crop protection companies. FMC Corporation reported Q3 2026 revenue of $106 million, down $436 million from a year earlier, which it attributes largely to previously announced commercial actions. ADAMA Ltd. says record heat and drought in Europe hurt sales, along with price pressure on off-patent products in all regions. On the equipment side, AGCO introduced a new singulation chute for a Massey Ferguson small square baler.

Consumer-facing releases centered on seasonal and limited-time offerings. Chipotle is bringing back Smoked Brisket for football season, and BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse added a new Pizookie dessert. Vail Resorts described what it calls its largest investment in food to date across 15 resorts for the winter, and Volcan de mi Tierra promoted its role as Official Tequila of Formula 1 at the Mexico City race. Lifeway Foods reported its No. 45 ranking on Fortune's 100 Fastest-Growing Companies list.

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, including an approximately $639 million negative impact from previously announced commercial actions, and issued a revised fourth-quarter outlook. The company says the release gives additional detail on the financial impact of those commercial actions, which accounts for most of the year-over-year revenue decline.

Vail Resorts

Vail Resorts Serves Up New Culinary and Après Experiences at its World-Class Ski Resorts this Winter

Vail Resorts says its largest investment in food to date will upgrade the most popular menu items across 15 resorts this winter. New offerings include the Vail Ice Bar, Park City Mountain's S'mores Sleigh, Whistler Blackcomb's Caviar and Champagne service and Breckenridge's Climb and Dine series, showing the company putting more into on-mountain dining and après offerings.

VOLCAN DE MI TIERRA

Volcan de mi Tierra Brings Mexican Craftsmanship Home as the Official Tequila of Formula 1® at the Formula 1 Gran Premio De La Ciudad De Mexico 2026

Volcan de mi Tierra, which describes itself as a family co-owned luxury tequila brand, is the Official Tequila of Formula 1 at the Formula 1 Gran Premio De La Ciudad De Mexico 2026. The brand is running exclusive experiences at Gordon Ramsay at F1 La Terraza and the F1 Paddock Club, part of its sponsorship presence at a global sporting event.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.

CHIPOTLE TO BRING BACK MESQUITE-SMOKED BRISKET FOR THE HEART OF FOOTBALL SEASON

Chipotle Mexican Grill says its mesquite-smoked Smoked Brisket returns to restaurants for a limited time beginning November 5, timed to the heart of football season. The company notes the item has a history of selling out earlier than anticipated and is hand-chopped in small batches in restaurants.

BJ's Restaurants, Inc.

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Goes 'Bananas' with the New Nutella® Gone Bananas Pizookie®

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse launched the Nutella Gone Bananas Pizookie on Oct. 29, 2026, built on its first-ever baked banana bread cookie base with vanilla bean ice cream, Nutella drizzle and crushed hazelnuts. The launch adds a new variation to the chain's signature dessert line.

Lifeway Foods, Inc.