AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSustainable Farming Push: Nestlé says it’s backing the Regenerating Together Programme to scale regenerative agriculture, aiming for 50% of key ingredients from regenerative farms and common tracking metrics. Functional Drinks Shake-Up: Tropicana launches Hydrate+ in the UK, pairing coconut water with real fruit juice to deliver electrolytes and vitamins in two flavors. Food Safety & Supply Pressure: Britain braces for another early-July heatwave that could stress poultry production and logistics, echoing 2022 disruptions. Packaging & Compliance Spotlight: A wave of supplier messaging highlights demand for high-barrier, food-safe disposable containers and printed plastic packaging as delivery and shelf-life needs grow. Market Signals: New reports project strong growth in food intolerance products and organic chicken, driven by health and clean-label preferences. Local Food Culture: Nepal’s National Paddy Day/Asar 15 is expected to drive about 7.5 million liters of yogurt consumption, worth nearly 1 billion rupees. Labor Watch: Australia’s Smith’s Snackfood workers face proposed changes to permanent protections and more labour-hire use at its Brisbane plant.
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