AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEU Trade & Procurement: The EU is set to unveil “Buy European” procurement rules aimed at cutting dependence on China, using public spending as leverage and potentially limiting bidders that don’t offer reciprocal access. Wine Spotlight: Les Grands Chais de France is bringing Blue Nun back to the UK with refreshed branding and wider distribution, leaning into approachable, fruit-forward, lower-ABV styles. Canada–US Tariff War: Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on $20bn of US imports kick in, with duties up to 50% hitting items like cheese, honey and aluminum foil—raising costs for food and beverage supply chains. Food Safety Crackdown (India): India’s regulators are intensifying checks and pushing front-of-pack warning labels, after reports of misleading labeling, expiry tampering and hygiene lapses. Shelf-Stable Innovation (Australia): Jarlicious Cupcakes markets refrigeration-free jar cupcakes with a 10-day best-before date for delivery, travel and gifting. Armenia–UAE Produce Exports: Armenia begins exporting up to 40 tons/week of fresh fruits and vegetables to the UAE via a Watermelon Ecosystem partnership. Coffee Retail Shift (South Korea): Mega MGC Coffee says its budget pricing is driving growth as consumers trade down from Starbucks.
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