AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBeverage Innovation: Accra Brewery has launched Wild Roots, a stimulant-free herbal-and-fruit alcoholic drink in Ghana, amid tighter rules on stimulants in alcoholic beverages. Monster Beverage’s third-quarter net sales rose 16.7% to US$2.56 billion. Food Prices & Supply: The FAO’s October food price index fell 1.2%, but food insecurity remains persistent. Disruptions to Black Sea grain routes are also renewing fears of supply shocks for import-dependent markets. Food Safety: Tesco and Waitrose recalled Baxters Cullen Skink soup after a manufacturing fault raised the risk of cans swelling or rupturing. A separate Rubicon recall over an undeclared allergen adds to a busy week for product alerts. Foodservice: Abu Dhabi’s Capital Catering was named the Middle East’s top catering company after serving 51.6 million meals in 2025, up 29% year on year. Brewing: Atlanta craft brewer Three Taverns is suspending production at its flagship Decatur site, citing financial pressures. Global Dining: Asador Etxebarri topped the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list; Mumbai’s Masque and Kasauli’s Naar became the first Indian restaurants to make the ranking.
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