AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRestaurant Deals: KFC is switching its U.S. beverage supplier from PepsiCo to Coca-Cola by spring 2027, ending a roughly 40-year partnership across 3,718 locations. New Products: Beyond Meat has launched a sparkling protein-and-caffeine drink as competition heats up in functional beverages. Regulation: Germany’s cabinet approved a tax on sugary drinks, while India’s expanded food-safety scrutiny is expected to raise compliance costs for food companies and restaurants. Nigeria’s NAFDAC also seized counterfeit alcohol packaging worth more than ₦200 million. Food Costs & Competition: Restaurant food costs face uneven pressure in 2027, and Senator Elizabeth Warren urged regulators to scrutinize Kroger’s proposed $1.65 billion acquisition of Giant Eagle over concerns about local competition and grocery prices. Industry Support: Sysco and partners are again backing CORE’s holiday grocery-card program for food and beverage workers’ families facing hardship.
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