AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoConsumer Demand: Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month to Oct. 17 as high living costs squeezed shoppers; small bags were the only size gaining sales. Beverage Packaging: India gave beer and soft-drink makers more time to meet aluminium-can certification rules, extending deadlines into 2027 as a shortage limits supply. Food Security: Sabah will strengthen farmer support, infrastructure, technology and market access, aiming to raise rice self-sufficiency from 22% to 40% by 2030. Food Safety: HACCP remains central to major GFSI-recognized certification schemes, a reminder that hazard controls underpin food safety across the supply chain. Industry Deals: PepsiCo extended its Taco Bell partnership to 2036, following KFC’s switch to Coca-Cola in the U.S. Facility Safety: A fire engulfed several food shops in Noida, killing one person; a reported gas-cylinder blast may have intensified the blaze. Investment: A new Northern Kentucky bottling facility is set to bring 60 jobs and $141 million in investment.
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