AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPlant-based meat update: Beyond Meat says US foodservice headwinds kept Q2 sales down 8%, but international retail growth is helping. Europe and Canada—especially Germany, Canada and the UK—are driving a 16.5% rise in international retail net revenues, as the company tries to stabilize after weak US demand. Grocery pricing watch: NIQ launched an EU5 FMCG Inflation Barometer covering France, Great Britain, Germany, Italy and Spain, showing EU5 FMCG inflation at +1.1% overall, with non-alcoholic beverages the biggest inflation pressure point in Great Britain (+4.4%). Restaurant culture shift: A US survey finds 75% of diners want adults-only dining sections, while dog-friendly policies are gaining support (45% overall; 16% want dogs inside). Beer affordability angle: Deutsche Bank’s 2026 price mapping highlights Frankfurt among the cheapest beer cities (0.5l at 86p) while Melbourne tops the most expensive list. Foodservice beverage opportunity: McDonald’s Q2 results point to stronger momentum in beverages and chicken, with Germany among key international markets where a new specialty beverage platform is rolling out.
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