AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoNew RTD Launch: BobaVida is rolling out ORBA, a shelf-stable popping boba drink line in tea- and coconut-water bases, with four flavors and prebiotic fiber, sold in resealable pouches and a limited RTD can debut. Health & Policy Pressure: Research links sugar-sweetened beverages to higher gastric cancer risk, while health groups in the Philippines renew calls for steeper sweetened-drink taxes to curb diabetes. Food Safety & Recalls: PepsiCo recalls about 122,000 cases of 28-ounce Gatorade in 37 states due to unlisted yellow food dyes, a labeling issue affecting specific flavors and lots. Supply Chain Strain: Israel’s cottage cheese and white cheese shortages are blamed on reduced holiday production days after a prior Tnuva warehouse malfunction. Industry Watch: interpack China 2026 returns in November with a massive food-and-beverage packaging and processing lineup, signaling continued investment in automation and sustainable packaging. Hospitality & Drinks: Hastings Hotels spent £550k to revamp the Europa Hotel’s Piano Lounge into The Parlour, while The Inn at Little Washington spotlights a “water sommelier” concept. Sustainability & Innovation: A review on edible insect proteins argues benefits depend on processing and the full production chain, not just the ingredient.
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