AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNew Product Launch (Africa): Varun Beverages Zimbabwe rolled out Mooju, a dairy-blend juice in 430ml and 1-litre packs, with a “Taste Challenge” sampling push nationwide; it also plans to distribute Mondelez South Africa confectionery and snacks from Oct. 1, while a proposed stake in Dairibord faces regulatory scrutiny. QSR & Seasonal Drinks (US/Global): Dunkin’ unveiled a 12-drink Halloween menu, leaning into green apple and purple cold-foam-style sips; the chain also partnered with L.L.Bean for National Coffee Day merch and free-coffee promos. Packaging & Sustainability (Hong Kong/UK): Lee Kum Kee won a Gold Award under Hong Kong’s Packaging Reduction Charter for cutting packaging and improving recyclability; the UK also saw Exchange For Change appoint logistics and recycling providers to scale the Deposit Return Scheme from Oct. 2027. Regulation & Taxes (Japan/Poland): Japan’s Oct. 1 liquor tax reform unifies beer, happoshu and third-category rates, intensifying the “beer war” and pressuring low-malt segments; Poland’s inflation hit 4% in September as fuel costs surged, raising odds of tighter rates. Food Retail & Consumer Pressure (Canada/Global): Loblaw backed a Competition Bureau probe into minimum advertised pricing policies, arguing it affects grocery affordability; NIQ reported 34% of global consumers feel worse off financially than a year ago. Beverage Business Moves (US/Asia): OTG acquired OHM Concession Group to expand airport food and retail; Crystal Jade holding companies in Singapore and Hong Kong were placed into receivership as Kroll reviews options.
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