AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoFast-Food & Coffee: McDonald’s UK is adding a Vanilla Matcha Frappé to its chilled menu from June 2, while Dunkin’ is pushing National Donut Day with limited free tote bags for customers buying at least six donuts on June 1. Beverage Policy & Regulation: The Hemp Beverage Expo returns in Austin with industry groups warning that a looming Nov. 12 policy deadline could reshape the THC beverage market. Food Safety & Consumer Trust: Tunisia’s watermelon scare spread via social media after a family tragedy; officials say watermelons weren’t to blame, but hygiene and proper storage after cutting remain the key takeaway. Global Ingredients & Trade: Spain’s olive oil sector is ramping up a two-year push in China, targeting major cities and retailers/restaurants to grow extra virgin adoption. Sustainability & Packaging: Texans for Clean Water renews calls for deposit recycling to stop beverage containers escaping into waterways. Local Food Culture: Tokyo’s metro is backing matcha to help preserve tea farming as sencha fields give way to housing. Tequila Spotlight: Augusto Joven was named world’s best Blanco Tequila at the Global Spirits Masters.
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