AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFood Safety Crackdown: Libya’s Food and Drug Control Center rejected an imported high-protein milk drink from Germany (Ehrmann) after it failed approved standards, including expired shelf life, while inspectors in Sirte kept up restaurant checks, shutting some sites and seizing unsafe food. Industry Trade Fair: Messe Frankfurt is launching the Food Production Solutions Show in Chicago (Oct 26–28, 2027), aiming to help food manufacturers tackle the full path from product development and compliance to scaling. Snacks Deal Watch: Utz Brands is set to go private again in a $2.9bn deal, with German snack maker Intersnack taking a 50% stake alongside Utz’s founding families. Plant-Based Dairy Growth: A new report forecasts strong expansion for mozzarella cheese alternatives, driven by dairy-free demand and clean-label trends. German Retail Signals (Czechia): Müller (German drugstore/retail) plans to enter the Czech market, adding to competition alongside other global chains. Transport & Alcohol Policy: Deutsche Bahn plans to ban alcohol consumption at all stations, with some exemptions. Hospitality & Food Culture: A German-style Bavarian delicatessen and pub, Mr. Dunderbak’s, reopened downtown after leaving a mall location, betting on steadier foot traffic.
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