AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGerman Food & Drink Policy Watch: A new UK pricing row is putting Aldi’s German model in the spotlight, with claims that supermarket loyalty discounts can mislead shoppers—raising questions for Tesco and Sainsbury’s as inflation eases. Alcohol Tax Pressure: Research says Irish consumers pay far higher excise on beer, wine and spirits than Spain and Germany, with a pint of beer duty cited at 55 cents in Ireland versus 5 cents in Germany. Food Supply & Logistics: A look at Kerala’s Onam sadhya shows how catering firms freeze and ship traditional meals via cold chains to German households—highlighting growing demand for festival food abroad. Hospitality & Packaging Tech: GNT promotes plant-based natural colouring for food and beverage makers, stressing clean-label options and support from labs including in Germany. Industry Context: A separate report flags Europe’s GLP-1 debate as a potential disruptor for food companies, though uptake is still constrained by access, cost and supply.
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