AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTrade War Ripple Effects: The U.S. and Canada are locked in a tariff fight, with Ottawa hitting back dollar-for-dollar after new 50% U.S. tariffs on $20B of Canadian goods—raising fresh pressure for cross-border supply chains, including packaging inputs like paper, pulp, aluminum, steel, and wood. Regulatory Watch (Food Ingredients): In the U.S., HHS/FDA moves toward more oversight for functional foods: a proposed shift from voluntary GRAS notifications to mandatory reporting, plus a first federal definition of “ultra-processed foods.” Packaging Compliance: The EU’s PPWR packaging rules take hold from Aug. 12, 2026, pushing food and beverage brands to rethink materials, documentation, and circularity across the full packaging lifecycle. Local Food & Beverage Economy: New Orleans event listings and Portsmouth’s Southsea Food Festival both highlight how food-and-drink gatherings are driving local spending and footfall. Beverage Innovation & Sustainability: Coca-Cola India and IRCTC expand waste-to-value work on the Sprite Tejas Express, using recycled PET for station and train-linked public assets. Retail/Brand Moves: Patisserie Valerie reopens a refurbished Silverburn cafe with an expanded evening menu under its Valerie Kitchen concept.
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