AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Trend Watch: UK shoppers are being told to ditch hot honey for chamoy, the Mexican sweet-sour-spicy condiment made from pickled fruit, chilli, lime and salt. Local Beverage Culture: West Volusia’s “Sips Across America” pushes state-themed drinks for America’s 250th, while Kelowna’s Touchdown Kelowna lines up five local breweries to supply beer at BC Lions games. Restaurant & QSR Pressure: New data points to weaker restaurant traffic as higher gas prices and tighter budgets hit drive-thrus and value-focused diners. Policy & Regulation: The National Restaurant Association is urging Congress to delay a ban on hemp-derived THC drinks, arguing for a clear federal framework instead. Industry Deals: Yum Brands is moving to fully separate from Pizza Hut—Yum China will buy full Pizza Hut ownership on the Chinese mainland for $1.2b—while Yum’s broader focus shifts to Taco Bell and KFC. Food Safety: FDA-linked reporting says a German infant-formula maker was tied to a botulism outbreak involving Nara Organics. Tax & Pricing: Pakistan’s beverage industry backs cutting federal excise duty on aerated drinks from 20% to 15% to boost volumes and revenue. Innovation Push: Ireland’s food sector is urged to raise low R&D spending, with government support including research funding and innovation vouchers.
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