AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Labeling Watch: Indonesia’s Constitutional Court ruling backs color-coded sugar, salt and fat warning labels, with consumer groups urging an evidence-based system that’s consistent across packaged food and drinks. Energy Drink Safety: Uganda’s NDA says it has seized an illegal “viagra-powered” energy drink containing undeclared sildenafil, warning of serious health risks. Fermentation Scale-Up: Danone and partners opened a €20M biotech platform in France to speed up fermentation-based ingredient scale-up for food producers. High-Protein Dairy Push: Arla is investing €63M to expand Skyr and cottage cheese capacity in Germany and Sweden as demand shifts toward everyday protein. Travel Retail Tea Boom: TWG Tea unveiled its 2,700 sq ft Tea Gallery flagship at Singapore Changi, betting on luxury tea experiences for travelers. Biofuel Backlash: A Chatham House report warns that biofuel growth could drive deforestation and squeeze food supplies as blending mandates expand. Restaurant Ops: Chipotle hit 1,500 Chipotlane pickup sites, highlighting continued growth in digital drive-thru pickup.
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