AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoProduct Strategy: GLP-1-friendly food and beverage launches rose 190%, putting hydration, electrolytes and gut health on manufacturers’ innovation agendas. Heineken, meanwhile, warns weight-loss drugs could dent beer sales, with non-alcoholic options one way pubs can respond. India’s Beer Market: Carlsberg India filed an updated prospectus for an IPO that would sell existing shares; its business has a 21.9% share across 16 states and territories, while quarterly revenue rose 21.5%. Quarterly Results: Coca-Cola lifted its full-year profit outlook after beating Q3 expectations, citing overseas demand and flagging higher costs. United Breweries’ Q2 profit nearly tripled on volume growth and premiumisation. Pub Pressures: UK industry figures warn roughly one pub a day could close in 2026, as costs squeeze margins; a pint may also rise by 2p under the expected Budget duty increase. Industry Technology: Cibus Tec opened in Parma with 1,300 companies and brands from more than 35 countries, showcasing food and beverage processing innovation.
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