AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood & Drink Demand: German flavours-and-nutrition supplier Symrise reported stronger Q2 momentum, with organic sales growth accelerating to 4.5% as food and beverage demand lifted performance, plus improved cash flow in the first half. RTD Drinks: Freixenet is pushing into ready-to-drink with Freixenet Solare Spritz, positioning it as a new spritz-led flavor category aimed at lower-ABV, daytime drinking. Fast-Food Watch: McDonald’s said US comparable sales rose just 0.8% in Q2, with guest counts down, and named Skye Anderson as President of McDonald’s USA as it tries to fix execution and value promotions. Hospitality Real Estate (Germany): FU.Life Group signed a long-term lease for 217 serviced apartments at Boulevard Berlin, part of a retail-to-mixed-use transformation targeted for 2028. Travel & Tourism: Syria’s tourism revival is gaining traction, but operators say visitor numbers remain irregular and depend on flights, security, and service quality.
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