AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRestaurant Beverage: KFC will replace Pepsi with Coca-Cola at about 3,700 U.S. restaurants starting in January 2027, ending a roughly 40-year partnership. PepsiCo will continue supplying KFC internationally. Food Processing: Canada is putting C$50 million into food-sector innovation, with funding for processing technology and automation administered by the Canadian Food Innovation Network. Packaging: O-I Glass plans nearly twice as many packaging launches in Brazil this year, as demand grows for smaller bottles; a new furnace is due to double capacity at one plant. Supply Chains: Food and beverage cargo theft reports eased in the second quarter, but seafood theft rose, keeping security concerns on the industry’s radar after a sharp increase in 2025. Product Trends: Protein is pushing further into confectionery, as brands add it to bars, cookies, gummies and wafers to meet demand for snacks that combine indulgence with a functional appeal.
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