AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFDA Natural Colors Push: FDA is weighing petitions to expand “natural” food color options, including new blue/yellow pathways, as brands prepare for synthetic dye phaseouts. Health & Diet Research: New studies link ultra-processed foods and sugary drinks (including 100% juice) to later brain and blood-pressure risks, adding pressure on reformulation and menu choices. GLP-1’s Retail Ripple: Reporting shows GLP-1 use is reshaping snacking math—less spending on some categories, but not a total collapse in food-and-bev demand. Fall Menu Moves: Dunkin rolls out its 2026 fall lineup nationwide, including pumpkin staples plus tiramisu drinks and an Alix Earle meal. Brand & Packaging Trends: Target is expanding grocery assortments with trend- and wellness-led items, while beverage makers keep investing in RTDs and proprietary lines. Food Supply & Policy: Venezuela agrees to prioritize domestic rice purchases for winter 2026, limiting imports that could undercut farmers. Global Food Culture: Greece’s South Aegean islands will showcase island gastronomy at a major Athens food-and-beverage exhibition in November.
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