AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCoca-Cola Listing: Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings has filed for an IPO that would let its majority owner sell up to 997.5 million shares. The company will receive no new capital, and revenue fell 9.4% in the year to March. UK Demand: Bar, pub and club spending rose 4.7% in October, while restaurant, café and bakery transactions fell 1.6%, pointing to uneven hospitality demand. Packaging: SIG signed deals for 17 filling lines at Gulfood Manufacturing, covering cartons, pouches and bag-in-box. UK Recycling: A 20p deposit on eligible bottles and cans is set to take effect in October 2027, with refunds available at collection points. Supply & Costs: PepsiCo convened growers and experts from 35 countries to share potato-farming practices; Molson Coors, meanwhile, cut its 2026 guidance amid weak beer demand and rising costs. Industry Footprint: Ireland’s drinks sector contributes €4.1 billion to the economy and supports more than 14,000 jobs. Wine: Georgia has processed more than 323,000 tonnes of grapes, while exports to Germany rose 28% in the first nine months.
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