AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUK Food Rules: From Dec. 13, folic acid must be added to non-wholemeal wheat flour, a move the government says could prevent about 200 cases of neural tube defects a year. Workforce: IGD says 86% of 16- to 19-year-olds would be more open to food and drink careers if they knew more about the range of roles, as the sector faces persistent skills shortages. Big Food: PepsiCo plans to cut about 1,000 North American jobs as it restructures. Snack and Beverage Deals: India’s Haldiram has begun preparing for a potential $1 billion IPO in 2027, while Bain Capital has completed its estimated $608 million acquisition of bubble tea chain Gong Cha. Food Safety: Several beer brands, including Molson and Coors Light, were recalled in Canada over metal fragments.
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