AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAlcohol shift in Europe: Circana reports drink sales up 2.9% across Europe’s six biggest grocery markets, driven by low- and no-alcohol (+7.3%) and growth in sports, energy and yoghurt drinks, while alcohol categories fell (beer -0.9%, wine -1.5%, spirits -2.2%). Global food price pressure: The UN FAO Food Price Index hit a nearly four-year high in September (136.0), with gains led by sugar, cereals and vegetable oils amid hot weather, El Niño fears and trade/logistics disruptions. Food safety recall (NZ): Tip Top Jelly Tip 6-packs sold at Woolworths in New Zealand’s North Island are recalled over possible Bacillus cereus contamination; affected batches should not be eaten. Packaging for sauces: Amcor and Choví debut a mono-PP flip-top closure with a silicone valve for controlled dispensing, aiming to improve consumer experience and shelf differentiation. Drink innovation in Scotland: University of Aberdeen-backed Scensai wins a top Converge Challenge for a handheld “electronic nose” style sensor to flag chemical changes in drinks earlier on the production floor. Food security in conflict zones: FAO warns Israel-Hezbollah fighting is damaging south Lebanon agriculture (56,000 hectares reported affected), while Congo’s Ebola outbreak tops 4,000 deaths, straining health resources.
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