AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAlcohol Policy: Wales raised its minimum unit price for beer, wine, cider and spirits by 30% to 65p, pushing the cheapest legal drinks higher and aiming to cut harmful drinking and deaths over the next two decades. Water & Health: A former Environment Canterbury chair says the region’s nitrate drinking-water “emergency” is being wound down too soon, arguing the issue hasn’t gone away for rural supplies. Industry Leadership: Keurig Dr Pepper named Russ Torres to lead its Global Coffee business as it prepares a 2027 split, while also reshaping leadership ahead of broader deals. Craft Beer & Community: Spokane’s No-Li Brewhouse highlights family-run craft brewing near Gonzaga, leaning into local roots and community culture. Wine Milestone: Shenandoah Vineyards marks 50 years since planting its first vines and celebrates new ownership as Virginia’s oldest Shenandoah Valley winery looks ahead. Market Watch: Vietnam’s F&B revenue grew 6.6% in H1 2026, but outlet growth kept average sales flat, signaling tougher competition. Food Safety & Regulation: A petition urges tighter rules on pesticide residues and pre-harvest desiccation practices, calling glyphosate-based drying of crops a serious health risk.
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