AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRetail Innovation: Mars sees confectionery shopping shifting toward automated, immersive stores built around discovery and community over the next decade. Brewing: Carlsberg Britvic plans to close Marston’s Brewery and its logistics operation in summer 2027, citing a steep decline in UK cask ale sales; it is seeking new owners for some regional brands. Farm Supply: New Zealand’s National Party proposes fertiliser security deals and $300 million in water-storage loans to shore up farm resilience. Rice Production: Ghana secured an $18.8 million AfDB grant to expand cultivation, processing and storage, aiming for rice self-sufficiency by 2028 and supporting more than 20,000 farmers. Livestock Processing: Indonesia plans three egg- and meat-processing plants to strengthen domestic supply chains and reduce import dependence. Food Safety: Nigeria’s NAFDAC says it found toxic pesticides in beans and seized banned chemicals worth 800 million naira, renewing pressure for stronger oversight. Catering Deals: Uber’s planned $2.3 billion acquisition of ezCater would expand its corporate food-delivery business. Market Growth: PepsiCo reported growth in its India food and beverage business in Q3.
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