AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSustainability in Packaging: Asahi Beverages says its Australian soft drinks are now in bottles made entirely from recycled PET, covering brands like Schweppes, Solo and Pepsi Max, supported by new domestic recycling plants. Beverage Dealmaking: Carlsberg is expanding its PepsiCo bottling partnership into Azerbaijan from Jan. 2027, with plans to grow production via an expanded Xirdalan brewery. Food Safety Crackdown: Bhopal’s municipal mobile court found alleged fungus-laced food, hygiene lapses and expired cold drinks at eateries in Bansal One Mall, ordering fines after kitchen and storage checks. Chocolate Supply-Chain Shift: Boutique makers are finding growth amid global cocoa turmoil by buying directly from farmers and leaning into origin stories, even as tariffs and ingredient costs rise. Local Drinks, Big Reach: South Africa’s South Side launched Watermelon Twist and says it’s now in 2,000+ retail outlets nationwide. Retail Strategy: Target is reshaping grocery with bigger fresh and trend sections, cutting some staples to win back shoppers. Hospitality & Food Careers: EPSRR and Axton Capital plan to develop food-and-beverage concepts in Sri Lanka and Oman, starting in Colombo and Muscat. On-the-Ground Dining: Milwaukee’s beer gardens keep drawing crowds for community vibes and rotating craft taps.
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