AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoGLP-1 Shockwave for Food & Drink: Novo Nordisk says oral Wegovy is set to land in the EU first in Germany, a move analysts link to shifting consumer habits toward more “intentional” eating—raising pressure on European food and beverage makers to adapt. Packaging Compliance Crunch: With the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation starting Aug 12, manufacturers face new paperwork and PFAS tracking for food-contact packaging, with reported compliance costs hitting double digits of product price. Beer Culture in the Spotlight: Germany’s biggest beer festival, Oktoberfest on Tour, is set to take over Glasgow’s SWG3 this September, bringing Bavarian décor, German beer and live Oompah music. Trademark Tussle: Supermac’s loses another EUIPO round against McDonald’s over the “Big Mac” mark, meaning it can’t register its name as an EU trademark (though it can still trade in Ireland). Drought Hits the Danube: Record-low Danube levels are stranding cruise ships, disrupting trade and hurting tourism across the river corridor, including Hungary.
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