AGP Executive Report
Last update: 39 minutes agoSelf-Service Tech for Foodservice: The Kiosk Manufacturer Association’s Tiger 2026 report puts the global self-service kiosk market at about $39.4B in 2024, forecast to reach ~$82.1B by 2031 (11.1% CAGR), with key growth tied to unattended POS and self-ordering for QSR/fast casual, plus smart vending/micro markets and self checkout. Germany Tourism Push: Germany’s national tourism board is pitching the country as a safe, good-value, culturally diverse destination, leaning on 55 UNESCO sites, major festivals, and strong transport links to win travelers as booking windows tighten. Plant-Based Seafood Deal: Bayou Best Foods has acquired German peer BettaF!sh, aiming to roll out Bayou’s plant-based shrimp across Europe in Q3 and BettaF!sh seaweed-based products in the US in H1 next year. Food Ingredient Demand: White button mushroom powder is forecast to grow from $194.6M (2026) to $319.7M by 2033 (5.2% CAGR) as “clean-label” functional food ingredients gain traction. Climate & Ingredients: A new overview highlights how climate disruption is pressuring key crops (including cocoa, rice and coffee), pushing manufacturers toward alternatives like cocoa-free chocolate and precision-fermented fats.
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