AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBrewing: Carlsberg Britvic is proposing to close Marston’s Burton brewery and logistics operation in summer 2027, putting 310 jobs at risk. The company cites a sharp decline in cask ale, whose UK volumes have more than halved in less than a decade. Prices and Policy: PepsiCo plans price increases on Doritos, Ruffles, SunChips and some sodas, as its U.S. sales come under pressure. Japan’s government has submitted a bill to cut tax on food and non-alcoholic drinks from 8% to 1% from April 2027 to 2029. Product Claims: Starbucks faces a class action over drinks marketed as “sugar-free”; plaintiffs say some contain up to 21 grams of sugar per serving because of milk. Sustainable Dining: Conrad Seoul is showcasing certified seafood, cage-free eggs and plant-based desserts, including what it says is Korea’s first use of ASC-certified farmed flatfish in its kitchens. Supply Risks: Food businesses are warning that supply-chain disruption and a possible strong El Niño could put pressure on food prices in the run-up to Christmas.
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