AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSustainability Push in Fast Food: Hesburger is rolling out Huhtamäki’s fibre-based, plastic-free lids for soft drinks and hot drink cups across its European sites, aiming to cut 41,000 kg of plastic annually; the lids are made from renewable, forest-certified natural fibres and are designed to be recyclable at end-of-life. Reusable Cup Tech Expands: Borro says it has raised €1.3m to grow its digital deposit system for reusable cups into the Netherlands, Germany and France, using bank-card-linked deposits and camera-readable codes (no RFID), with pilots already running at Belgian football clubs and planned for Paris’ Parc des Princes. Dairy Ingredient Demand Outlook: A new market update puts global lactose growth on track from US$3.1bn (2026) to US$4.6bn by 2033, driven by pharma use and rising infant formula production. Protein Trend Watch: Ocado Retail reports surging shopper interest in high-protein foods, with cottage cheese sales up sharply and protein searches rising, reflecting wellness and cost-of-living shifts. Packaging Industry Spotlight: Aitken Spence Printing claims a WorldStar 2026 win in Germany for luxury offset packaging excellence, underlining growing global capability in Sri Lanka’s print sector.
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