AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 minutes agoTrade Tensions: The U.S. has put a ban on nearly $1 billion in Canadian imports into effect, including alcoholic drinks. The direct impact may be limited, but the move adds strain to cross-border trade. Company Moves: Ghana’s Blow Group, which makes Bel Aqua bottled water, Bel Cola and other drinks, has grown from a small plastics business into a major manufacturer employing about 4,000 people. Smartwater has also launched a sparkling option. Competition & Regulation: U.S. regulators secured a landmark settlement with Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits, while Japan’s four biggest brewers face a price-fixing probe. Market Shifts: PepsiCo plans price hikes after a weak North American quarter, as weight-loss drugs and changing health habits reshape drink demand. India’s alcoholic beverage market topped ₹6 lakh crore in 2025, with premium products gaining ground. Wine & Spirits: France expects a historically small grape harvest after summer heatwaves, and Scotch whisky remains at a “delicate” point in its recovery. A brazen Italian wine theft also saw prized bottles worth millions stolen.
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