AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCultivated Seafood Goes Mainstream: José Andrés’ Barmini in Washington, DC will start serving Wildtype’s FDA-approved cultivated salmon from June 3, adding a high-profile chef spotlight to the still-controversial category. Food Retail Strategy: A new report argues prepared drinking water is becoming a more strategic retail category as shoppers seek reliable, high-frequency purchases amid margin and logistics pressure. Pricing Pressure in Japan: Japan expects June price hikes across 1,078 food and beverage items, with seasonings and processed foods hit hardest as supply costs ripple through. Plant-Based Backlash: Clover Food Lab is shutting down its remaining 11 locations, signaling the plant-based “fad” cooling after years of hype. Restaurant Awards & Expansion: New Orleans’ Dakar NOLA, Emeril’s and Acamaya were named to North America’s 50 Best Restaurants list, with Dakar NOLA preparing a new location and tasting-menu refresh. Clean-Label Funding: India’s Anveshan raised Rs 121 crore to scale minimally processed, traditionally made foods across manufacturing and distribution. Beverage Trade Push: Binggrae will return to THAIFEX–ANUGA ASIA 2026 in Bangkok to expand Southeast Asia distribution, including Melona and Banana Flavored Milk.
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