AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 minutes agoFront-of-pack labeling showdown (India): India’s Supreme Court signaled openness to tougher red warning labels for packaged foods high in sugar, salt or fat, questioning FSSAI’s two-phase approach and pushing stakeholders to respond ahead of a Sept. 28 hearing. Health & drinks (UK): An Oxford study links “very hot” tea/coffee to about a threefold higher risk of one esophageal cancer type, with higher risk also tied to drinking frequency. UK pub chain closures (UK): Whitbread’s Beefeater shut all 106 sites today, following Brewers Fayre’s earlier 89-venue shutdown, with some locations set to become Premier Inn rooms. Canada–U.S. trade war hits alcohol (North America): Experts say U.S. import bans on Canadian booze will hit distilleries hardest, as many rely on U.S. shipments. Cocktail mixers expansion (India): Goa’s Ochre Spirits launched Ochre Club D2C cocktail mixers, targeting 300 towns and 3,000+ outlets by FY28. Protein snacking push (India): Parag Milk Foods’ Avvatar entered snacking with non-fried popped protein chips, priced at Rs 60 for a 30g pack. Quick delivery funding (India): Swish raised $24M to expand its kitchen-led ultra-fast delivery network to 1,000 kitchens over five years. Beverage packaging industry (Global): ERJIN Pack promoted metal packaging solutions for beverage brands, while a market report highlighted demand for multi-functional packaging.
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