AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCybersecurity & Dairy: Coca-Cola has temporarily halted U.S. fairlife production after a ransomware-linked network hack, saying product quality and safety weren’t compromised and Canada sites weren’t affected. Snacking & Consumer Trends: ADM’s 2026 snacking research (including Germany) finds snacking is driven more by emotion than “functional” needs, with indulgence leading and “guilt-free indulgence” becoming the expectation. Food Standards: The U.S. FDA is lowering the federal Brix minimum for pasteurized orange juice from 10.5% to 10%, aiming to ease supply pressures without changing taste or nutrition. Beer & Sports Economics: A World Cup beer boost is showing up in the U.S., but global beer sales are still under pressure as consumers shift toward wellness and non-alcoholic options. Packaging & Recycling: Amcor secured RecyClass recycled-plastics traceability certification for stretch film specs, supporting customers preparing for the UK Plastic Packaging Tax changes in 2027. German Context (Labour): Germany’s government published nine in-demand sectors for foreign workers, highlighting visa-friendly pathways to tackle labour shortages.
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