AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoGerman Doner Kebab expansion: GDK has officially opened its first Northern Ireland restaurant at Boucher Square in Belfast, creating 40 jobs and giving away 500 free kebabs in its first week. Plant-based momentum in Europe: Sales of plant-based meat and dairy in six major European markets rose 3.3% in 2025 to €4.75bn, with Germany, Italy, France and Spain growing as the price gap with animal products narrows. Functional ingredients watch: The global ascorbic acid market is forecast to grow from $1.3bn (2021) to $2.2bn by 2031, driven by demand for functional foods and beverages, with Europe expected to be the fastest-growing region. Hospitality pressure (VAT): A UK hospitality VAT campaign argues Germany’s lower rate (7%) leaves British pubs and restaurants under more cost strain than in continental markets. Local food & drink openings: Westford Provisions in the US is adding a German-style beer garden and porch bar, leaning into Bavarian-inspired snacks like pretzels with obatzda. Berlin food scene hit: A Berlin Jewish bakery, Babka & Krantz, has closed citing economic pressure and antisemitic harassment.
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