AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRegulation & Safety: India’s FSSAI seized about 18,000 liquor-bottle boxes from a Diageo/United Spirits unit in Bengaluru over PET labeling compliance, as regulators widen scrutiny of spirits claims and ingredient rules. Policy & Alcohol Law: A bipartisan U.S. bill would regulate hemp THC drinks like alcohol, setting a 5 mg THC cap for sales to adults 21+ and creating a three-tier distribution model while a federal ban deadline looms. Beverage Retail & Menu Moves: Panera is bringing back its pumpkin spice lineup for a nationwide Aug. 19 fall launch, adding new pumpkin drinks and bakery items. Plant-Based & Distribution: Vitasoy tapped ASCO Foods as its new UK & Ireland distribution partner starting Oct. 1, covering grocery, convenience, wholesale and foodservice. Industry & Trade Shows: SIAL Guangzhou returns Sept. 3–5, expanding to four halls and positioning new snacks and beverages as “next bestsellers.” Community & Hospitality: No-Li Brewhouse in Spokane raised extra funds for wildfire relief and will direct 100% of proceeds to the city’s H.O.M.E. Starts Here fund. Culture & Foodservice: China opened “Guanhua: The Art of Tea” in Beijing, spotlighting tea rituals and craftsmanship in a modern art setting.
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