AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoClimate & Ingredients: Climate change is pushing food makers to rethink staples like cocoa, coffee, rice and wheat, with companies exploring cocoa-free chocolate, microbial proteins and precision-fermented fats as extreme weather and supply shocks raise costs. Alternative Proteins Funding: Belgium’s Maash won €12.15M to scale industrial mycoprotein (LoCylia) for blended meat and pet food, adding a demo plant in France and a new CEO. German Drinks & Retail: Capri Sun is launching a still energy drink “Game On” in Germany, while nonalcoholic wine continues to gain traction as consumers treat it as a “no-alcohol moment” rather than a substitute. Food Safety: A restaurant in Bakersfield was shut after inspectors found a severe cockroach infestation, including German cockroaches. German Food Culture Abroad: A German-inspired Christmas market (with Glühwein and German food) is set to open in Dublin, signaling how quickly German-style seasonal drinks and snacks are spreading. Beer & Events: Perentie Brewing in Australia is staging an Oktoberfest-style festival with German-inspired beers and food.
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