AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEU Food & Packaging Policy: Retailers and restaurants are warning that new EU packaging waste rules could push up prices, with smaller firms especially concerned about compliance costs and timelines. Pet Food Ingredients: German chemicals group Wacker won European Commission approval to use fermentation-derived amino acids (Fermopure) as feed additives, aiming to help pet food taste better at low doses. German Beer Culture Abroad: Hofbräuhaus Las Vegas is extending National Bratwurst Day into a full week, spotlighting a giant cheese-stuffed brat on a baguette with Bavarian sides and Munich beer. Travel & Food Demand Signals: Amadeus data shows bookings to the Czech Republic are among Europe’s fastest-growing, with travelers looking beyond Prague for smaller towns and regional food-and-wine experiences. Hospitality Openings/Closures: Bristol Airport plans new F&B concepts for its revamped departure lounge (including Cosy Club and Wagamama) for 2027, while Blue Paddle Bistro in South Hero has permanently closed after years of seasonal dining.
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