AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSupply-Chain Security: Cyberattacks on supermarket refrigeration systems across Europe spoiled food and disrupted stores, with UK food businesses also affected. Greece says more than 300 refrigeration controllers are exposed to internet threats. Retail & Sourcing: Lidl Ireland signed a five-year, €90 million potato supply deal with Meade Farm, extending a partnership that began in 2000 and securing supply into the next decade. Product Trends: Costco is selling Bulletproof powdered iced coffee with 12 grams of protein per serving, tapping demand for functional drinks. HiteJinro is developing a ready-to-drink soju-and-beer blend, though launch timing and specifications are not set. Investment: Varun Beverages plans to invest $221.1 million in a beverage and snacks plant in Maharashtra, India. Food Access: Toronto’s Daily Bread Food Bank reported 4.1 million visits for a second year; more than one in eight local children now rely on food banks.
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