AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUK Soft Drinks: The British Soft Drinks Association says 2025 delivered a record £26.3bn market, with volumes up 2.2% and innovation in “better-for-you” drinks helping the sector stay resilient. Food Security & Community Feeding: South Africa’s Mandela Month drive backed schools and ECD centres with food parcels plus garden planters, while U.S. shipyard workers packed 1,000+ backpack bags for Jackson County students. Water Infrastructure: Andhra Pradesh’s deputy chief minister ordered fast-tracking of two mega drinking-water grid projects to protect drought-hit regions. Wellness Beverages: A hemp-infused seltzer market report forecasts rapid growth as consumers shift toward alcohol-free wellness drinks. Hospitality & Food Waste: Legends Global signed the U.S. Food Waste Pact to cut waste across the supply chain, joining major hospitality and foodservice players. Corporate Moves in Food & Drink: Nestlé plans to raise about €3bn by spinning off its water business into a 50-50 joint venture. Foodservice Demand Boost: Early reporting suggests the 2026 World Cup drove strong sales for U.S. restaurants and bars, especially in host cities. Regulatory Crackdown: Nigeria’s food regulator began a nationwide enforcement action targeting banned sachet and small-bottle alcohol.
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