AGP Executive Report
Last update: 28 minutes agoSnacking Shift: Circana’s 2026 Global Snack Unwrap says snacking has become a daily necessity, with Europe’s six biggest markets hitting €186bn and growth driven by “function” and “fuel” (protein, fiber, gut health) plus GLP-1 users changing what they reach for. Hospitality & F&B Pipeline: Hotel Equities will manage Accor’s SLS Punta del Este in Uruguay, adding a full food and beverage programme (rooftop/pool bars and multiple dining concepts) ahead of an early-2029 opening. Packaging Rules Watch: SGS is weighing in on what new EU packaging rules mean for brands, importers and suppliers—another compliance headache for food and drink makers. Food Safety & Policy: A draft law in Bosnia is flagged for potentially undermining traditional products and EU integration, while GTRI urges India to tighten food-safety systems before the India–EU FTA. Health & Regulation: Spain has approved a stronger anti-tobacco bill, extending smoke-free zones to terraces, beaches and more, with vapes and nicotine products covered too. Sustainability Pressure: Greenpeace Brazil warns “contains soy” labels may hide deforestation risk unless companies commit to zero-deforestation sourcing. Local Food Culture: Bury St Edmunds’ free Food & Drink Festival returns Aug 30-31 with international stalls, live cooking demos and a farmers’ market.
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