AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBeverage Growth Watch: Sub-Saharan Africa is emerging as a long-term win for beverage alcohol, with IWSR data showing +1% volume growth in 2025 and a forecast +2% CAGR through 2035, led by RTDs (+11%) and spirits (+6%). Regional Economy & Prices: GCC inflation held steady at 1.8% in 2025, staying under 2% for the second straight year, with housing and miscellaneous goods driving most of the movement. Coffee & Menu Trends: McDonald’s is dropping the pumpkin spice latte for the first time in a decade, swapping in caramel apple pie as seasonal demand appears to cool. Food Safety & Community: Lagos State’s consumer protection agency is urging participation in a Sept. 8 food safety conference, themed “From Burden to Solutions—Safe Food Everywhere.” Local Food Innovation: Utah’s Oh! My Plantain opened a second location in Riverton, doubling down on plantain-focused dishes and juices. Alcohol Regulation: North Carolina’s ALE suspended Bar Latino’s ABC permits in Greensboro amid an ongoing criminal investigation. Industry Leadership: Champion Breweries named Malolan Sampath as its new CEO, effective Sept. 1. Beverage Culture: A Hawaii athletics-backed vegan smoothie launch at Down to Earth spotlights mac nut haupia flavors, with proceeds supporting UH sports.
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