AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRegulatory Heat (India): FSSAI issued notices to alcohol makers over alleged unauthorised flavours and misleading age-related claims, asking firms to explain why enforcement shouldn’t follow. Supply & Pricing Pressure (PepsiCo): PepsiCo reported stronger-than-expected Q2 revenue but said North America snack volumes were flat and beverage volumes fell as consumers tightened budgets amid gas-price spikes tied to the Iran war; the company is pushing more affordable pack sizes and bundles. Functional Drink Trend: A new wave of morning beverages is moving beyond standard coffee, with mushroom coffee pitched as lower-caffeine and herbal options (like ginger-elderberry wellness blends) marketed for stress, immunity and digestion. Food System Advocacy (UK): UK trade bodies urged the next prime minister to back a “resilient and affordable” food system, calling for EU realignment, planning reform, workforce solutions and farm investment incentives. On-Premise & Retail Moves: GoodMe is expanding ready-to-drink HPP juices into retail; NSW backed a $2m wine dealcoholisation facility at Freeman Vineyards; and Aramark is adding fan-voted menu items at MLB All-Star Week at Citizens Bank Park. Cybersecurity Warning (Restaurants): A report says many restaurant chains underestimate cyber risk, with most attacks exposing sensitive customer or payroll data.
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