AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoObesity & “eat out” link: A new global study presented in Istanbul says eating out is consistently tied to higher obesity risk, with weekly restaurant/fast-food habits reported by 47% of adults worldwide. Berlin sustainability push: Berlin launched “BerlinPay,” rewarding litter-pickers with perks like museum tickets and restaurant discounts, with a pilot focused on the Spree until June 14. Food supply shock: Potato futures in Europe reportedly jumped from about €2.50 to €18.50 per 100kg amid fertilizer supply worries tied to Strait of Hormuz disruption—raising fears of broader pressure on everyday food prices. Cruise health scare: In Bordeaux, French authorities confined about 1,700 people on a cruise ship after suspected norovirus symptoms and a death, with testing underway. On-trade/packaging industry: interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf continues to spotlight automation and AI for food & beverage production, while PMMI and interpack set up a North American pavilion for interpack 2029.
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