AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood & Health Research: EFSA says aspartame-acesulfame salt (E962) is safe at current exposure levels, keeping ADIs unchanged and urging updated EU production specs—another signal for beverage reformulation as sugar-reduction pressure mounts. Public Health Policy: Berkeley’s “healthy checkout” rule (banning sugary drinks and snacks at checkout) is linked to lower soda sales and reduced small-package candy, but sustained impact depends on stronger enforcement. Nutrition Science: A UK Biobank study ties high ultra-processed food intake to faster biological aging and higher death risk, adding to the growing health debate around UPFs. Consumer & Retail Trends: Starbucks’ two-year turnaround under Brian Niccol highlights tech and service changes aimed at bringing customers back, while AMC expands home popcorn delivery via Grubhub. Industry & Operations: Diesel prices near $6 a gallon are squeezing trucking margins and may ripple into grocery costs. Hospitality & Beverage: UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena debuts new game-day food plus a “dirty soda” bar, and Jose Cuervo launches an RTD strategy with an “Inconvenience Store” experiential campaign in London.
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