AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHospitality Cost Pressure: UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham promised “breathing space” for businesses, with hospitality owners saying labour and tax costs are squeezing cafés, butchers and farm shops. Food Labelling Push: Nestlé is lobbying US regulators to let ingredient lists use simpler, common names (e.g., vitamin C instead of ascorbic acid) to avoid “Frankenstein” perceptions. Trade Shock for Drinks & Dairy: The US has imposed 50% Section 338 retaliatory tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods, including alcoholic beverages, dairy and automotive, effective Aug 19. EU Sanctions Flex: Several EU countries secured a softer 21st Russia sanctions package, including no ban on importing Russian pollock—an issue raised by frozen fish producers. Corporate Deal in Ingredients: IFF agreed to sell botanical extracts, natural colors and related food enhancement activities to SuanNutra/Carbyne Equity, targeting a close by end-2026. Food Safety/Quality Dispute: A luxury wine collector is suing a supplier over alleged leaky wine fridges that he claims damaged a £1m bottle collection.
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