AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBeer Theft Alert: Pabst Blue Ribbon is offering a $20,000 reward after a heist stole about 40,000 pounds of beer from a Southern California distribution center, with police describing a two-stage operation using fraudulent pickup paperwork. Nonalcoholic Drinks: A new report highlights how nonalcoholic beer and mocktails are booming as more people cut back or stay sober, but experts warn they’re not a perfect fit for everyone. Food Safety & Policy: Industry groups in Bulgaria challenge a proposed “fair value” methodology for staple foods, arguing it relies on flawed category averages and missing price data. Wine Sustainability: New Zealand’s Marlborough Circular Wine Programme aims to turn winery lees into vineyard soil amendments, diverting thousands of tonnes from waste streams. Restaurant & Retail Moves: Domino’s rolls out a personal-size rectangular pizza concept to reduce “compromise” at family pizza night, while a new Target in Liberty Hill is set to open Oct. 11 with groceries and an expanded beverage offering. Hospitality Expansion: Melbourne’s Kudo Bakery founders launch Itera, a dine-in venue built around seasonal produce and Vietnamese-influenced dishes.
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