AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBeverage Business: Coca-Cola Europacific Partners held its outlook despite rising energy, ingredient and freight costs. Third-quarter revenue grew 6.5% to €5.76 billion, with volumes up 3.5%, led by zero-sugar, energy and hydration drinks. Food Prices: Türkiye’s annual inflation edged up to 29.77% in October; food and non-alcoholic drink prices rose 3.5% month on month. Drink Trends: Non-alcoholic wine, mocktails and new beer formats are gaining attention as producers respond to changing drinking habits. Dairy Ingredients: Arla Foods Ingredients and wheyco will present new high-protein drinks and yogurts at Fi Europe, including products aimed at GLP-1 users. Sugar Supply: Philippine sugar output is projected to fall from 2.1 million metric tons in 2024–25 to 1.66 million by 2026–27, deepening import dependence and pressure on rural livelihoods. Cultivated Meat: Safety, contamination risks and limited long-term data remain concerns as the sector moves toward wider commercialization. Restaurant Law: A U.S. judge let a proposed class action over McDonald’s McRib proceed, allowing claims about its name and marketing to continue; the company denies the allegations.
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