AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEnergy Drinks Under Fire: A doctors’ coalition is urging the Big 12 and NCAA to pause Monster Energy’s youth-facing sponsorship, citing child deaths and warnings that high caffeine can trigger serious health risks. Alcohol Shift in Europe: Circana data shows shoppers are cutting alcohol volume but spending more on low- and no-alcohol options, with non-alcoholic sales up as consumers pivot to healthier, social drinks. Non-Alcoholic Beverage Expansion: Carlsberg Kazakhstan opened a $344M non-alcoholic plant in Almaty region, targeting up to 1B litres capacity and local sourcing to serve Kazakhstan and CIS markets. Food & Beverage Financing for SMEs: Jordan’s Kafalat launched a $47.6M direct loan program for agri-food and rural agri-tourism value chains, aiming to reach about 390 enterprises with working-capital support. Nutrition Reality Check: Experts challenge viral “21 mg iron” claims from specific kitchen staples, stressing absorption limits for plant iron and the role of inhibitors like phytates. Packaging Recycling Push: Tetra Pak launched a carton recycling platform in Việt Nam, aligning with circular economy goals and EPR to expand collection and recycling networks.
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