AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFront-of-Pack Warning Labels: India’s FSSAI is proposing red hexagonal pictorial warnings for foods and drinks high in sugar, fat and salt, with phased rollout and exemptions for single-ingredient items—after earlier plans were softened and public backlash grew. Regulation & Delivery Economics: Kuwait’s new delivery rules (from Sept 1) cap delivery fees and limit commissions and surcharges for third-party platforms, putting pressure on the delivery ecosystem. Food Safety & Enforcement: FSSAI also plans red warning labels and has been issuing notices to major food and beverage brands, signaling tighter scrutiny on compliance. Beverage Science & Health: Research suggests unsweetened sparkling water is less damaging to tooth enamel than soda, while another study uses AI to mathematically describe complex odors. Agri-Food Supply & Investment: Malaysia’s PKPS and Agrobank back a RM200m trade facility to strengthen Selangor’s food supply, including a halal warehouse buffer stock. Industry & Conflict Impact: Russian Shahed drone attacks damaged a food-industry warehouse in Mykolaiv, while energy strikes caused localized blackouts. Consumer Trends: Starbucks keeps refreshing its lineup with multiple 2026 “Refresher” launches, and USC introduced “Trojan Beer Swords” as a new game-day beer concession.
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