AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAlcohol’s Next Challenge: Heineken is urging UK pubs to promote smaller pours and alcohol-free drinks, warning that weight-loss drugs may curb beer and cider sales. Wineries and breweries are also feeling a wider decline in drinking, with some shutting down. Food Labelling: A campaign in Bangladesh is pressing for front-of-package warnings on foods high in sugar, salt and saturated fat, as diet-related diseases remain a major health concern. Rising Costs: US Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month to Oct. 17, as high chocolate prices and household expenses squeezed shoppers. Chain Beverage Deals: KFC is switching from Pepsi to Coca-Cola in the US, while Taco Bell has extended its PepsiCo partnership through 2036. Restaurant Trends: Solo diners now account for about 38% of restaurant visits, up from roughly 30% in 2019. Industry Loss: Chris Sorensen, who co-founded Firehouse Subs with his brother in 1994, has died at 65.
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