AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFood Safety & Retail Response: The FDA and CDC linked a Salmonella outbreak to recalled fresh jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico, with 345 illnesses across 27 states; Chipotle and Qdoba moved to remove the peppers after investigations tied many cases to Mexican-style restaurants. Public Health & Policy: South Korea police raided Starbucks HQ over a “Tank Day” promotion tied to the 1980 Gwangju pro-democracy uprising, underscoring how beverage marketing can trigger political backlash. Beverage Business Moves: Kerala’s Bevco reversed its plastic bottle deposit-return scheme, citing added staff workload and environmental concerns. Market Signals: NIQ launched an EU5 FMCG Inflation Barometer showing Great Britain at +2.3% FMCG inflation while non-alcoholic beverages led at +4.4% in early readings. Hospitality & Drinks: Aroma Joe’s opened in Port Charlotte, expanding its Florida footprint with coffee, espresso and breakfast offerings. Industry Context: Industrial production rose in June, but food products, beverages and tobacco saw a decline year-on-year.
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