AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoIndia Food Safety Fight: Delhi High Court set aside FSSAI’s order forcing Red Bull to stop using the “energy drink” label, saying the regulator acted without giving the company a chance to respond; FSSAI can issue a fresh order after proper hearing. US-Canada Trade Escalation: A US ban on nearly $1B of Canadian imports took effect, hitting select alcohol, dairy and motorcycles as the tariff dispute between the two countries continues. Functional Beverage Watch: A webinar highlights how brands face rising scrutiny and legal risk around “zero sugar”/“sugar-free” claims for functional drinks, especially when using alternative sweeteners like allulose. Retail & QSR Moves: Taco Bell is set to open a new Carlisle, UK restaurant on Oct. 6, while Big John’s closed its West Bromwich branch for “major changes.” Food Safety Crackdown: Maharashtra FDA suspended licenses in Mumbai after inspections found severe hygiene violations, including pests and contamination at Kyani & Co.
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