AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFlavour Market: Givaudan reported stronger third-quarter flavour sales, while Picard is expanding in the UK with five frozen bakery products set to reach more than 150 Sainsbury’s stores from Oct. 26. Retail Disruption: A cyberattack on refrigeration systems spoiled food at hundreds of French supermarkets and sparked fires, raising concerns about vulnerabilities in food supply chains. Beverage Demand: Citi says higher fuel costs are squeezing convenience-store spending: tracked sales fell 2.1% in the third quarter, with volumes down 5.1%, and beverage companies reported a more subdued mood. Food Safety: The FDA is considering a proposal that critics say could let some chemicals be added directly to food without safety review. Pennsylvania’s House, meanwhile, passed a bill requiring baby-food testing and labels for toxic heavy metals. New Products: Plant-based, 3D-printed salmon patties have reached US shelves, though the packaging does not disclose how they are made.
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