AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Waste Policy: Malaysia’s housing and local government minister says nearly 40% of the country’s daily solid waste is food waste, urging a “whole-of-nation” push with businesses and consumers, alongside recycling targets and “Trash to Cash” and zero-waste community centres. New Beverage Launch: BobaVida rolls out ORBA, a shelf-stable ready-to-drink popping boba line in tea- and coconut-water bases, with monk fruit sweetening and prebiotic fiber, starting pre-orders for retail and foodservice. Retail Grocery Growth: Tesco selects nine emerging brands for its 2026 Accelerator Programme, spanning olive oil, chilled dairy drinks, fermented foods, meal solutions, coconut water and more, with potential listings in stores and online. Food Safety Recall: PepsiCo recalls about 122,000 cases of 28-ounce Gatorade in 37 states due to labels missing certain yellow food dyes, with the issue framed as a labeling problem for sensitive consumers. Food Security & Preparedness: UK experts warn the government is unprepared for food-supply shocks, citing climate, cyber and system-failure risks and calling for stronger local resilience and storage planning. Seafood Retail Partnership: Waitrose partners with chef Rick Stein on a new exclusive British seafood range launching Oct. 7.
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