AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHeat & Worker Safety: Fuller Industries is rolling out stricter indoor heat-stress protections at its Great Bend plant, including mandatory hydration and monitoring to prevent heat illness. Market Watch (Dairy/Protein): GLP-1 weight-loss demand is pushing whey prices sharply higher, with manufacturers expanding capacity for high-protein ingredients used across foods and beverages. Non-Alcoholic Growth: Kombucha and other no/low options keep gaining momentum, with market forecasts pointing to strong expansion through 2030. Food & Beverage Trade/Events: Malaysia’s FDM2026 (July 21-23) is positioning the country as an ASEAN food-and-beverage gateway, adding a Chocolate Show under a “one pass, two shows” format. Alcohol Policy & Compliance: In Elgin, an Illinois smoke shop is seeking approval to add packaged liquor after THC-derivative bans cut sales. Hospitality & Beverages: A new Vietnamese-inspired seafood boil spot, Blu Cajun, is preparing a July 18 grand opening and may add beer and wine once licensing is finalized. Global Coffee Outlook: FAO and the International Coffee Organization renewed their partnership, warning that coffee, cocoa and tea price swings are driven mainly by supply-demand shifts.
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