AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHospitality & VAT Pressure: UK restaurateur Tom Kerridge’s “VATs The Problem” campaign has passed 100,000 signatures, pushing for a cut in hospitality VAT from 20% to 10%—with organisers arguing Germany and France sit around 7% and Spain/Italy near 10%. Wine Trade Economics: A Garda DOC story highlights how UK duty rules make lower-ABV (down to 9% ABV) wines more price-competitive, boosting shelf chances for mainstream retail. Retail Food Innovation: Lidl launches a limited-edition “Freeway Iron Brew Muffin” in all 112 Scottish stores for 99p, tying a German discounter bakery hit to the UK’s Irn-Bru taste. Food Safety & Operations: A Berlin court sentenced a 22-year-old Syrian man for planning a suicide attack targeting Jews and others in Germany—an item that underscores ongoing security risks around public venues. Beer & Fermentation Science: Researchers say they’ve found yeast from Ötzi the Iceman and used it to bake sourdough; next up is beer-making. Market Forecasts (F&B Adjacent): New reports project functional beverages and disposable cutlery growth through 2033/2035, driven by wellness demand and takeaway/food delivery convenience.
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