AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPlant-Based Manufacturing: Allplants’ owner Matthew Mills has bought Fairoak Foods out of administration, bringing a 6,700 sq ft Surrey factory back in-house to boost production capacity and protect about 60 jobs. Food Ingredients & Health: A new report flags fast growth for sorbitol as a low-calorie, sugar-free sweetener and stabilizer across food, pharma and personal care. Bakery Trends: Another market outlook points to sourdough’s continued rise, driven by clean-label, naturally fermented positioning and even AI-supported production. Specialty Foods: Red rice demand is growing as consumers look for more nutrient-dense, anthocyanin-rich alternatives to polished rice, with use expanding into functional foods and nutraceuticals. German Context: Separately, German police report a Dortmund shooting incident that ended with a suspect surrender; authorities say children were unharmed and motives are under investigation.
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