AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWorld Cup & Hospitality: German fans are turning the 2026 tournament into a food-and-drink road trip story, with viral stops across the US South (from Waffle House at 1 a.m. to Taco Bell) and plenty of bars and restaurants gearing up with matchday specials and watch parties. Food Safety Debate: Researchers warn that “zero-risk” food safety targets can backfire, pushing costly recalls and controls that may worsen food insecurity when residual risk is unavoidable. Packaging Sustainability: Sweden’s Returpack/Pantamera became the first European deposit-return system to earn RecyClass certification for food-safe, traceable PET bottle sorting under EU rules. EU Sanctions & Seafood: The EU is proposing new sanctions that could restrict Russian cod imports, including a possible ban on some products. Non-alcohol Trend: No- and low-alcohol is moving from niche to normal in APAC, with trade events highlighting growing demand for moderation-focused premium occasions. German Food Business: German Doner Kebab opened in Belfast, creating 40 jobs and running a free-kebab promotion. Health & Allergies: Xolair biosimilars are set to expand in the US, aiming to lower costs and widen access for people with food allergies and related conditions.
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