AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPackaging & Waste Rules: UK pubs and breweries warn glass recycling costs could push up pint prices under Extended Producer Responsibility, arguing they’re being charged twice for the same bottles. Beer Tax Pressure (EU comparison): Research for Ireland’s drinks industry group says Irish excise on beer, wine and spirits is among the highest in Europe—e.g., a pint excise of €0.55 versus €0.05 in Spain and Germany. Sugar Innovation: Allulose is gaining traction as a clean-label sugar-reduction ingredient, but it’s not yet approved in the EU and can cause digestive discomfort at high intake. Foodservice Automation: California Pizza Kitchen plans to expand via up to 1,000 automated retail machines nationwide with T-ROC Global, targeting high-traffic sites like airports and hospitals. German Relevance (royal tie-in): A Belgian prince’s German royal-family surname highlights ongoing cross-border European links, though it’s not food-focused.
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