AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoWhiskey Expansion: Sazerac is launching its first Tennessee whiskey brand, AJ Bond, bottled at 95 proof and rolling out nationwide later this year, adding to its portfolio that includes Buffalo Trace and Fireball. Hospitality Tech & F&B: Mews Unfold 2026 polled 750 hoteliers in Amsterdam, finding strong excitement for new tech and AI, with operators pushing “connected” stays that bundle food, local experiences, and transport. Alcohol & Retail Demand: Brown-Forman beat forecasts in Q4 and guided for flat FY27 sales, while Eurostat data showed eurozone retail volumes down in April as fuel sales fell, with food/drinks/tobacco up. Kids Nutrition Trend: Frosh’s kids’ juice is positioning protein as the next functional frontier, using 5g protein per serving in a juice format. C-Store Beverage Play: PepsiCo execs say c-stores are key for beverage growth, but affordability pressure is forcing more creative promotions and value strategies. Travel Retail Confectionery: Mondelēz is rolling out Milka x Monopoly at airports across Europe and Latin America with “play to win” activations. Water Infrastructure for Agriculture: Armenia approved a €12m AFD grant to modernize water and irrigation systems, targeting drought resilience and farm productivity.
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