AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFunctional Beverage Scrutiny: Brands are facing rising legal and formulation pressure over “zero sugar” and “sugar-free” claims, especially for products using allulose and other alternative sweeteners, with experts urging tighter science and regulatory-ready labeling. Retail Growth for New F&B Brands: Whole Foods picked 10 emerging food and beverage startups for its 2026 Local and Emerging Accelerator, including a functional mushroom sparkling water maker and a coffee brand, with mentorship and a $25,000 equity shot. Halal Tech Limits: Malaysia’s halal official says AI can speed parts of certification, but human inspection is still essential for ingredient and process verification. Oat Drink Finance: Oatly published a Nordic bond prospectus ahead of expected Nasdaq Stockholm trading later this month. Coffee Culture Expansion: San Francisco’s Wrecking Ball Coffee Roasters plans two new cafes and a dedicated roastery, betting on its “third-wave” roots. Ultra-Processed Food Risk: Conagra, Kraft Heinz, and others warn that UPF definitions, labeling, and reformulation could hit demand and raise compliance costs. Sugar Supply Watch: India may need another sugar import year as water stress threatens cane recovery.
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