AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoM&A in Nutrition: Nestlé has bought the remaining shares in Germany’s “smart food” brand Yfood, taking full ownership after a 49% stake purchase in 2023—Yfood’s drinks, powders and bars are positioned around complete nutrition rather than diet or weight loss. Food Waste Tech: Berlin startup Freshflow raised €10M Series A to use AI for supermarket inventory and ordering, already used by retailers including Edeka and Carrefour to cut fresh-food waste. RTD Trends: IWSR reports ready-to-drink overtook vodka in global value in 2025, with spirits-based RTDs growing while malt-based variants decline—Germany is noted as having limited malt RTD presence. Probiotic Research: A UCF study is exploring a simple probiotic (Lactobacillus spp.) to treat acid reflux damage and potentially reduce esophageal cancer risk. Hospitality & Culture: Luxembourg chef Léa Linster received Germany’s Federal Cross of Merit, underlining her role as a culinary ambassador. Market Watch: New reports flag growth in chickpea flour, sourdough, and red rice demand tied to clean-label, fermentation and health-led eating.
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