AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorld Cup Food & Drink Push: Brands are rolling out matchday menus and collectibles across North America, from soccer-themed desserts at Crumbl, McDonald’s and TGI Fridays to Lay’s’ 40 limited chip flavors and Coca-Cola Panini sticker packs. Beverage Policy Momentum: A new Lancet Global Health study says sugar-sweetened beverage taxes are spreading fast—64 countries adopted them between 1990 and 2024, covering 3.5 billion people—driven more by obesity and type 2 diabetes burdens than drink consumption rates. Tax Backlash Watch: Nigeria’s Senate passed an SSB tax bill, while the Lagos Chamber of Commerce warns it could raise costs and hit manufacturing and demand. Retail & Platform Glitch: Singapore’s Foodpanda says a 50-cent BCRS deposit was incorrectly charged on some meal orders due to a merchant POS setup error. Fermented Drinks Trend: Coverage highlights growing interest in fermented beverages like kefir and lassi for gut health and microbiome diversity. Brand/Market Moves: Asahi Beverages appoints Kerfuffle and BMF as creative partners after a pitch; HiteJinro’s Jinro is named the world’s top-selling spirit for a 25th straight year. Food Safety Focus: Nigeria marks World Food Safety Day, citing 53,000 annual deaths from foodborne diseases, mostly among under-fives.
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