AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAlcohol Regulation: India’s FSSAI has launched enforcement against liquor makers over alleged flavour and labelling violations, including products sold as standard rum or whisky despite lab tests finding external artificial or nature-identical flavours. Public Health & Sugar: A cardiologist in the Northern Marianas warned that added sugars and modern food marketing are driving a childhood obesity and diabetes crisis, arguing industry replaced taste and texture with sugar. Wine & Climate Risk: Wildfires near Bordeaux are raising fears of “smoke taint,” with grapes in veraison potentially absorbing compounds that can alter wine aroma and value later. Energy Drinks Policy: Health Canada’s decision to drop warning labels on mixing energy drinks and alcohol is being questioned amid “wide-awake drunk” concerns. Local Food Economy: Isabela (Philippines) is pushing cacao as a higher-value crop, highlighting cacao festivals and growth in chocolate and specialty drink production. Beverage Business Watch: De Beers reported a half-year loss and plans to cut diamond output—another reminder of how demand shifts ripple through global consumer markets.
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