AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGerman Policy: Baden-Württemberg has tightened smoking rules from June 1, banning lighting up in more outdoor spots such as children’s playgrounds, outdoor swimming pools, playground-adjacent areas, and public transport stops, while also extending the definition of smoking to include vapes and e-shishas; hotels can no longer offer smoking rooms, though some venues may set up small, separated smoking zones. Food Tech & Ingredients: German startup Formo says its precision-fermented, cow-free casein has received self-affirmed GRAS status in the US, enabling sales to food manufacturers and aiming for a “no questions” FDA letter later this year. Industrial Partnerships: OXEA and Air Liquide renewed their synthesis gas and hydrogen supply contract at Oberhausen’s Ruhrchemie Industrial Park, with Air Liquide investing €20m to modernize a POX unit and cut CO₂ via a connected carbon capture and liquefaction setup. Hospitality/Travel Context: A German city, Tübingen, was highlighted as a “hidden gem” destination for its largely preserved Old Town and punting on the Neckar—good news for food-and-drink tourism demand.
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