AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFood Safety & Reformulation Watch: A Brazilian study links xanthan gum to colon inflammation and gut microbiota changes, raising new clean-label and reformulation pressure for manufacturers using the additive in gummies, ice creams, syrups and sauces. Packaging & Sustainability: In-mold labels are set for steady growth as recyclability rules push brands toward mono-material, recyclable-by-design packaging, with the EU’s 2030 “recyclable by design” push cited as a key driver. Specialty Food Markets: The specialty cheese market is forecast to hit $39.8bn by 2031, led by demand for craft, authenticated products and fresh cheese growth on clean-label and functional positioning. Coffee Trend: The Local Roast promotes a “freshness at every stage” model, betting that roast-date transparency and small-batch quality can win over coffee drinkers. Latin America Hospitality & Dining: A new Tacos Diva spot opens in New Orleans with Mexican, Honduran and Salvadoran flavors, while Golden Krust plans its first Caribbean restaurant location in Florida. Industry Operations: ALMACO details catering and accommodation upgrades for Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas dry dock, including new beverage service areas and restaurant concept changes. Food & Drink Culture (Colombia): Colombia’s mixology scene gets a boost as multiple bars in Cartagena, Bogotá and Medellín land in 50 Best Discovery 2026.
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