AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGermany-focused food & drink: Nestlé is changing the classic KitKat recipe across Europe, adding a “third level” for a more complex taste and boosting hazelnut notes ahead of a Europe-wide rollout scheduled for September 2027. Beverage & health: A 10-year UK Biobank study links both regular and diet sodas to higher fatty liver disease risk, while replacing them with water lowered risk. Coffee in the spotlight: Colombia has declared coffee its national beverage, aiming to boost domestic consumption and back coffee-growing families. Retail drinks: Circle K and AriZona Beverages launch a limited-edition “AriZona Sparkling Patriotic Punch” for the US’s 250th birthday. Food safety (Switzerland): Switzerland reports rising foodborne illness cases in 2025, with campylobacteriosis and salmonellosis leading; authorities stress proper cooking and handling. Industry expansion: IMCD opens a new Food & Nutrition US Technical Hub in New Jersey, including a Bakery Lab for co-developing formulations for bakery, beverage, confectionery, dairy and savoury. Market watch: Single-cell protein is forecast to grow from $12.1bn (2026) to $21.4bn by 2033.
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