AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWine Industry Stress: California’s oldest family-run winery, Gundlach Bundschu (founded 1858), has filed for Chapter 11 after failing to restructure debt, citing post-COVID demand weakness and limited foot traffic. Regulatory Enforcement: India’s FDA sealed an unlicensed packaged drinking water unit in Lassipora, Pulwama, after finding the displayed FSSAI number didn’t cover drinking water processing/packaging. Functional Beverages Watch: A new webinar spotlights how brands are tackling formulation and legal risk around “zero sugar/sugar-free” claims tied to alternative sweeteners, plus bitter functional ingredients like caffeine and adaptogens. Food Safety & Operations: Los Angeles restaurants face grease-trap overflow risks as FOG and solids build up beyond holding capacity, triggering emergency service needs. On-the-Ground Water Crisis: Gaza desalination plants are at risk of shutdown due to shortages of oils, filters, spare parts and power equipment—raising fears of unsafe water and public health harm. Local Beverage Openings: Liquified Juicery is bringing its unpasteurized cold-pressed menu to Petaluma, emphasizing zero-waste practices.
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