AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAlcohol Cutback Watch: Gallup reports Americans’ alcohol use hit a record low, with 54% saying they drink—down for a second straight year—and “overdrinking” falling to 13%, while beer remains the most chosen tipple. Food Safety Alert: UKHSA-linked Salmonella concerns are being tied to imported eggs used in catering, with MP Carla Lockhart urging tighter controls as cases mount. Beverage Innovation in Asia: Newamstar’s aseptic blow-fill-cap line has started commercial production in Thailand for natural coconut water, aiming to protect flavor and nutrition. Packaging & Circularity: Indorama Ventures, Suntory and Iwatani will scale PET bottle-to-preform recycling in Thailand, targeting preforms equivalent to ~400M bottles annually. Industry & Policy: South Africa’s inflation eased to 4.3% in July as food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation cooled, led by softer meat and cereal prices. Brand & Hospitality: Dabur’s Real launches “Real Greetings” for Raksha Bandhan, spotlighting sibling bonds through its fruit juice and beverage line. Beer Culture: Bavaria and Colombian chef Juan Manuel Barrientos team up on “Esmeralda” lager, billed as an “author beer” for premium pairing.
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