AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBeverage Launches: Bragg is taking apple cider vinegar mainstream with Tropical Zing, a four-flavor sparkling drink containing real fruit juice and no added sugar. Digital Commerce: Danone is aligning teams and AI tools to make its brands easier for machines to recommend and shoppers to find. Dairy Competition: Protein-rich dairy is gaining ground, but whey shortages and plant-based rivals are intensifying the fight for shelf space. Foodservice: Japan plans to resume foreign-worker admissions for cooks serving schools and care facilities, citing severe staffing gaps. Supply Chain: More than half of surveyed European industrial leaders expect water availability or quality to constrain growth within five years, adding pressure on food and beverage operations. Packaging: Silgan agreed to buy Trivium Packaging in a deal valued at about $3.4 billion, pending approvals and targeted to close in 2027. Beverage Partnerships: KFC will switch its U.S. restaurants from Pepsi to Coca-Cola, ending a nearly 40-year partnership. Environmental Accountability: Diageo apologized for a chemical spill that killed wildlife in a Scottish stream; recovery could take years.
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