AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBeverage Shake-Up: KFC will replace Pepsi with Coca-Cola at U.S. restaurants from January, with a full rollout expected by spring 2027; PepsiCo will continue supplying KFC internationally. Food Safety: Family Farmstead Dairy recalled raw mild cheddar over possible E. coli contamination, while Nigeria’s NAFDAC seized more than ₦200 million worth of counterfeit alcoholic-beverage packaging in Aba. Changing Tastes: India’s rapid shift toward zero- and low-sugar drinks has outpaced some bottlers’ supply plans, prompting portfolio and supply-chain adjustments. New Products: Beyond Meat is expanding into caffeinated protein drinks as competition grows in functional beverages. Policy Watch: Germany has set a start date for a sugary-drinks tax, adding pressure on beverage makers to review products and pricing.
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