AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFood Costs: The UK Food and Drink Federation says price inflation has steadied at 1.3%, but household budgets remain under pressure and cocoa costs continue to weigh on chocolate makers. New Uses for Sugarcane: Guangxi producers are diversifying beyond sugar, making products including a tangy-sweet vinegar drink as mechanisation reshapes the region’s supply chain. Waste Reduction: Welsh food-tech firm Mimica has secured funding to expand production of its freshness indicator, which responds to real storage conditions and could help cut avoidable food waste. Trade Dispute: A US food importer is challenging President Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, saying the duties have disrupted supplier relationships and added costs. Drinks Watch: Coopers is entering the ginger beer category, while Diageo faces scrutiny over a toxic spill in Scotland.
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