AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoM&A Shake-Up: Ingredion has moved to buy Tate & Lyle for £2.7bn (615p/share), as the ingredients maker cites a deteriorating consumer backdrop and seeks scale under new ownership. Health & Nutrition: A growing body of research is spotlighting fermented drinks like kefir and kombucha for gut microbiome diversity and digestive support, while a separate market forecast puts drinking yogurt on track to reach $62.8bn by 2031. Beverage Innovation: St Ali is expanding in Australia with its Italo Disco Espresso Concentrate in Coles, betting on chilled coffee demand. Packaging Sustainability: Greendot Biopak says its home-compostable stretch film can replace conventional plastic stretch film used across logistics and FMCG. Policy Pressure: South Africa’s SAB warns a proposed 20% higher-alcohol beer tax could turbocharge illicit trade. Food Safety & Compliance: Trader Joe’s faces a fast-approaching deadline for a $7.4m settlement tied to a 2019 payment-card data mix-up. Trade & Events: THAIFEX–Anuga Asia 2026 in Bangkok drew 3,590 exhibitors and nearly 95,000 trade visitors, underscoring Asia’s appetite for new food and drink launches.
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