AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSnacking & brand strategy: Mondelēz says “taste is no longer king” in snacking, pointing to texture, shareability and multi-sensory indulgence as the new drivers of consumer demand. Food industry marketing: HelloFresh and No Kid Hungry launch “Kids Helping Kids to End Childhood Hunger” to tackle the summer hunger crunch, using new survey findings on parents’ worries about affording food. German retail/competition angle: UK grocer Morrisons is expanding its convenience format (Morrisons Daily) after shutting 100 loss-making sites, in a move tied to cost pressures and the broader competitive squeeze that includes German discounter Lidl. Packaging & supply chain outlook: New market research forecasts major growth for carton packaging, alongside rapid expansion in digital logistics and chemical recycling—signals of continued investment in food and beverage packaging, distribution and sustainability. World Cup food culture: FIFA viewing guides and fan events around Toronto highlight how matchday food and drink programming is being built into local hospitality calendars.
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