AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety & Training: Northern Ireland’s CAFRE rolled out Root Cause Analysis training for food supply teams, focusing on fixing contamination and process failures at the source, not just symptoms. Beverage Innovation: Spain’s carajillo—Licor 43 with espresso—keeps replacing the classic espresso martini in bars, showing how coffee cocktails are evolving. Coffee Retail Buzz: Dunkin’ is bringing back 48-oz iced coffee “buckets” nationwide, now with car cup-holder inserts to make the oversized drink easier to take on the go. Livestock & Trade: Kenya is positioning for a bigger slice of the global livestock economy after securing the right to host the World Veterinary Association Congress in 2028, boosting confidence in animal health and food safety. Hospitality Cost Relief: India cut commercial LPG cylinder prices again (19-kg down Rs 209 effective Aug 1), easing pressure on hotels and restaurants. Consumer Trends: GlobalData says specialty coffee is going mainstream as shoppers prioritize origin transparency, ethics, and wellness benefits. Local Supplier Growth: Asda and Food and Drink Wales launched a supplier development programme to help Welsh producers improve compliance, marketing, and logistics.
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