AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGerman drinking laws: Germany’s alcohol rules are framed around “progressive responsibility,” with 14+ allowed to drink beer/wine (but not buy), 16+ able to buy and drink undistilled alcohol (until midnight), and 18+ free to purchase any spirits; public drinking isn’t broadly illegal, but getting drunk is frowned upon. Food & drink culture: Frankfurt’s Apple Wine Festival (Apfelwein) returns Aug 7–16, celebrating the city’s centuries-old apple wine tradition with tastings, music, and pairings like sauerkraut, sausages and Handkäs mit Musik. Industry investment: Speira is pushing its Rheinwerk aluminium recycling hub in Neuss, investing about €40m in a new fourth recycling furnace due this autumn, aiming to boost recycled aluminium supply for products including beverage cans. Wine trade promotion: A German Master of Wine and content creator visited Georgia’s Imereti region to support awareness of Georgian wine in Germany, while a Neustadt tasting event highlighted “best non-qvevri” Georgian wines for German trade and sommeliers. Market watch (food ingredients): Fresh compressed yeast demand is forecast to grow strongly, with a global market projected to reach US$10.8bn by 2033, driven by bakery and clean-label trends.
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