AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Policy & Health: A new wave of research is putting food additives and drink choices under the microscope: a European Heart Journal study links several common preservatives to higher hypertension risk, while a separate analysis finds daily avocado intake can lower dietary glycemic load. Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Taxes: Public health groups say sugary-drink taxes are spreading fast—64 countries adopted them between 1990 and 2024—while other proposals target high-sugar dairy products like sweetened condensed milk. Restaurant & Fast-Food Economy: Campbell’s results hint consumers are cooking more at home and pulling back on meals out, and the UK hospitality sector is warning VAT and tax pressure could push more restaurants to close. Industry Growth & Markets: India’s beverage boom is outpacing broader FMCG growth, and global saffron and soft-serve machine markets keep expanding. Food Safety & Recalls: GO Raw expanded a freeze-dried chicken recall due to low thiamine levels. Disaster Impact: A 7.8 quake in the Philippines killed dozens and damaged businesses, including a Jollibee restaurant.
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