AGP Wire
Stay informed with articles highlighting the latest developments, major events, and essential updates.
EU-backed SNACK SMART campaign pushes fresh fruit in Germany and Spain
AGP
SNACK SMART is a three-year EU co-funded campaign promoting fresh fruit and vegetables in Germany and Spain, with peaches, nectarines, pears, plums and apricots at the center.
Canned food market seen reaching $143.19 billion by 2030
AGP
The Business Research Company says the global canned food market will grow from $122.8 billion in 2026 to $143.19 billion by 2030, driven by demand for convenient, shelf-stable meals, premium products and emergency food stockpiling.
San Jose’s Little Italy festival marks 10 years with murals, car show and food lineup
AGP
The Little Italy Italian Street Festival returns to downtown San Jose on Oct. 4 for its 10th anniversary, drawing thousands to the city’s Little Italy district with food, music, cars and a new placemaking art unveiling.
Ambient food market seen reaching $118.3B by 2030
AGP
The Business Research Company says the global ambient food market is set to keep growing as consumers seek shelf-stable, convenient meals and snacks.
DrugLab118 USA launches in the US with campus drink-spiking tests
AGP
DrugLab118 USA said it is entering the U.S. market with forensic drink- and drug-detection programs aimed first at universities, as campuses face pressure to better prevent and respond to drink spiking.
Lexiang Stone highlights NSF 51-certified marble countertops for food-safe projects
AGP
Lexiang Stone is promoting NSF 51-certified natural stone surfaces for kitchens, hospitality projects and other food-prep environments.
Yantai ZS Bulk Bags pitches food and pharmaceutical FIBC manufacturing
AGP
Yantai ZS Bulk Bags Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is highlighting its food- and pharmaceutical-grade FIBC capabilities, certifications, and global customer base from its Yantai, China operations.
S&B Foods brings UMAMI TOPPING to Europe starting in the UK
AGP
S&B Foods plans to launch UMAMI TOPPING, a crunchy garlic chili oil topping, in Europe beginning with the UK. The rollout targets Japanese and Asian supermarkets and aims to tap growing demand for topping-style seasonings that add both heat and…
Saudifood Show opens in Jeddah as Saudi Arabia pushes food manufacturing growth
AGP
The Saudifood Show and Saudifood Manufacturing 2026 opened in Jeddah on Sept. 28, bringing together more than 1,000 exhibitors from over 95 countries as Saudi Arabia works to expand local food production and investment under Vision 2030. The…
Vithy touts industrial cartridge filters for chemical, food and battery plants
AGP
Shanghai Vithy Filter System Co., Ltd. says its cartridge filters are built for higher fluid purity, tighter contamination control and lower operating costs across industries from chemicals to biopharma.
Shanghai Longyu expands automated food production equipment lineup
AGP
Shanghai Longyu Electro-Mechanic Technology Co., Ltd. is broadening its food machinery portfolio as demand rises for automated systems that can improve consistency and throughput across filled foods, pastries, and bakery products.
Saudi Food and Saudi Food Manufacturing 2026 open in Jeddah
AGP
Saudi Food Show and Saudi Food Manufacturing 2026 opened at Jeddah Super Dome with more than 1,000 exhibitors from over 95 countries.
Moocoo says coffee robots pay back in 5.5 to 9 months across three European sites
AGP
Moocoo released eight months of operating records from unattended coffee robot deployments in Spain, Türkiye and Bulgaria, saying the units paid back their initial investment in 5.5 to 9 months.
Five testing companies profiled as food and drug compliance demands tighten in 2026
AGP
A review published Sept. 24, 2026 compares five companies active in food safety and pharmaceutical analysis testing, led by Labthink Instruments Co. Ltd. The piece argues that tighter traceability, migration and package-integrity rules are pushing…
Sanku Maots'Ai highlights how fast-food chains are adapting to global tastes
AGP
Sanku Maots’Ai is using its hot pot business to show how global restaurant brands are balancing consistency, local taste preferences and supply-chain scale.
Marcella Luiso Flanagan memoir traces one family’s postwar return to Italy
AGP
Marcella Luiso Flanagan’s new memoir, co-authored with niece Phyllis Clare Orlowski, follows an Italian American family’s 1948 move back to Puglia and the long ripple effects of that decision.
Honor Packaging leans on FDA and EU certifications to win supplement packaging buyers
AGP
Ningbo Honor Packaging says its SGS-issued FDA and EU certifications, 100% export model and focus on violet glass and child-resistant packaging position it as a compliance-first supplier for supplement brands in the US and Europe.
European malls speed up food court automation with robot kiosks
AGP
European shopping centers are replacing staffed food counters with autonomous robot kiosks as landlords and operators look to cut labor costs, expand 24/7 service and improve returns per square meter.
Revolution Foods acquires Ardella’s in strategic food manufacturing deal
AGP
Revolution Foods has acquired Ardella’s, a California food manufacturer with more than 50 years in business, in a move aimed at expanding production and menu offerings across school meals, senior nutrition and retail channels.
Rice drink market seen reaching $3.04 billion by 2030
AGP
The Business Research Company says the global rice drink market is expanding as consumers shift toward plant-based, lactose-free alternatives.
Sign up for:
Food & Beverage Europe!
The daily local news briefing you can trust. Every day. Subscribe now.
Check Your Email!
We sent a one-time activation link to: .
Confirm it's you by clicking the email link.
If the email is not in your inbox, check spam or try again.
Welcome back!
is already signed up. Check your inbox for updates.