AGP Executive Report
Last update: 30 minutes agoFood Costs: The World Bank warns food commodity prices could rise nearly 18% over 2026–27, while higher oil prices add pressure to shipping and distribution costs. Beverage Brands: Dongpeng Beverage, dairy giant Mengniu and cheese maker Milkground ended Kylian Mbappé sponsorships after a video sparked backlash in China. Foodservice Security: The Pentagon is investigating suspected cyber tampering after freezer failures spoiled food at US military commissaries; French supermarket outages are also under investigation. Bakery Deal: Baker & Baker acquired Scotland’s Lazy Day Foods, retaining its free-from brand and 190 staff as it looks to grow overseas sales. Beverage Strategy: Tilray has cut its US brewery footprint from 10 sites to six and is targeting $20 million in annual savings ahead of a Carlsberg partnership. Restaurant Expansion: Pret opened its eighth Roadchef motorway shop, creating 10 jobs and bringing fresh food and barista-made drinks to more UK drivers. Dining Trends: Porto topped a new ranking of Portugal’s plant-based food destinations, ahead of Braga and Lisbon.
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