AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFruit & Packing Modernisation: AC Foods’ Legacy Packing has started operations on a multi-million-dollar upgraded citrus/stone-fruit line in Australia, adding Tomra AI sorting (LUCAI), optical grading and high-speed auto packing to lift efficiency. Alcohol Rules & Retail: Bangladesh’s government-approved Hunter Beer keeps going despite heavy alcohol restrictions, sold only at licensed venues; in Utah, a new liquor waiver process could let some restaurants serve closer to parks. Brand, Product & Safety: Krispy Kreme recalled a World Cup doughnut over possible undeclared hazelnuts; India’s CCPA fined “100%” claims at Storia Foods and English Oven for misleading labeling. Sustainability in Food: Nestlé will use regenerative wheat from Wildfarmed in KitKat wafers, scaling trials to 1.5bn bars yearly. Functional Drinks & Ingredients: Creatine is being pushed into functional beverages, while Singapore’s WALOVI expands via a local-channel deal for international cans. Policy & Tech for Food Systems: Europe approved a gene-editing regulatory shift for plants without foreign DNA, and food traceability/market transparency remains a key theme. Market Moves: Metcash reported liquor share gains via independent networks, and Indonesia’s IPO queue sees more filings as Esa Medika targets a July listing.
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