AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTrade Shock for Alcohol: The U.S. is set to impose sweeping import bans on Canadian alcohol, dairy ingredients and some motorcycles at midnight Sept. 29, escalating a bitter dispute and threatening major cross-border beverage business. Functional Drinks Under Scrutiny: A new industry webinar spotlights how brands can formulate functional beverages while navigating “zero sugar/sugar-free” claim risks tied to alternative sweeteners and growing legal pressure. New Chai Lattes: HTeaO rolls out two limited-time fall chai lattes—Spiced Cookie Crumble and Toasted Coconut—available hot or iced starting Oct. 7. Fast-Food Safety Moment: Customers in Lebanon, Missouri, narrowly escaped after a fire caused a McDonald’s roof collapse, with the cause ruled “undetermined.” Vodka Line Expansion: NUE Vodka launches NUE Naturals Vanilla Vodka, positioning it as “zero sugar, zero carbs” with no artificial flavors or coloring. Retail & Community Food Events: WCTE PBS hosts Blues & Brews Oct. 24, while Culver’s brings back CurderBurger for Curdtoberfest. Food Industry Accountability: A report says Alberta failed to act during a 2020 COVID-19 outbreak at a Cargill meat plant, calling it preventable and tied to worker-safety enforcement gaps.
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