AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoProduct Launches: Bragg is bringing apple cider vinegar to the ready-to-drink aisle with Tropical Zing, a four-flavor sparkling beverage containing real fruit juice, 40 calories and no added sugar. Food Safety: A U.S. recall covers about 1.58 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry that may have been stored at unsafe temperatures; separately, raw oysters linked to a Salmonella outbreak have sickened 27 people across 12 states. Supply Risks: The EU warns that attacks on Ukraine’s Black Sea export routes are adding to pressure on global food supplies, as analysts expect food inflation to accelerate into 2027. Retail & Delivery: Flipkart is piloting a food-delivery service in India, setting up a potential challenge to Zomato and Swiggy. Beverage Deals: KFC has chosen Coca-Cola as its U.S. beverage partner, ending its longstanding PepsiCo agreement. Packaging: Cirkla, Belmark and Ossid say they have developed a resealable fibre tray system for food, combining fibre trays with peel-and-reseal film and automated sealing. Market Access: Indonesia has extended the deadline for mandatory halal certification of food and beverage products to 2028; South Korea plans to expand its overseas restaurant certification program to 1,000 venues. Food Support: Sainsbury’s will give eligible families in England, Wales and Northern Ireland £18 in extra Healthy Start support for fruit, vegetables, beans and pulses.
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