AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoNestlé Waters Shake-Up: Nestlé will move its bottled water brands, including San Pellegrino, into a new joint venture called Peranel with Platinum Equity, aiming for a standalone water-and-premium-beverages focus across 30+ brands in 120 countries. Beverage Claims Under Scrutiny: A new analysis of 108 prebiotic sodas says many contain relatively little prebiotic fiber and may carry as much sugar as marketing implies, raising “health halo” concerns. Fast-Food Loyalty vs. Cyclospora: Taco Bell is leaning on fan support after removing iceberg lettuce tied to the Cyclospora investigation, posting a “much more to come” message as customers rally around $1 lettuce-free deals. Retail & Jobs: UK chain Beefeater and Brewers Fayre will close all 106 sites on Sept. 10, putting about 3,500 jobs at risk under Whitbread’s restructuring. Local Food & Drink: Niagara College launches Campus Crush RTD seltzers (Raspberry Rhubarb Rosé and Lime Cucumber Riesling) made through its teaching winery and research team. Air Travel Tips: Experts warn travelers to avoid dehydration triggers like skipping water and leaning on caffeine/alcohol, recommending hydration before, during, and after flights.
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