AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFunctional Beverages Watch: A new industry webinar flags rising scrutiny over “zero sugar” and “sugar-free” claims, especially for products using allulose and other alternative sweeteners, as brands face formulation and legal risk. Food Rescue & Hospitality: City Harvest’s BID 2026 tasting event is set for Oct. 28 in Manhattan, bringing nearly 50 NYC chefs and mixologists together for fundraising tied to millions of pounds of food delivered. Retail Tech for Drinks & Snacks: Convenience retailer Huck’s Market is rolling out an AI-native POS platform to speed transactions and improve product discovery—aimed at keeping shoppers moving during busy periods. Energy & Water Infrastructure: Puerto Rico secured $87.1M in FEMA funds for recovery projects that include drinking water and wastewater systems, plus hazard mitigation. Trade & Alcohol Policy: A Canada-to-US booze boycott is set to take effect, with Canadian producers warning of major export impact. Oat Drinks Earnings: Oatly will report Q3 2026 results on Oct. 28. Grain Costs for Beverage Makers: Tirlán set 2026 grain prices for barley and wheat, including bonus changes that could ripple into feed and drinks supply chains.
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