AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHoliday Products: Starbucks’ festive lineup adds an Apple Pomegranate Refresher, returning seasonal drinks and collectible Bearista cups, with surprise-box cups arriving in stores today. Unreal Snacks has also launched red-and-green holiday chocolate gems, colored with radish, spirulina and turmeric instead of artificial dyes. Pet Food: Mars is investing £161 million in its Melton Mowbray factory, adding production lines for recyclable packaging and AI-powered quality checks. The upgrades are planned through 2031. Chocolate Trends: Barry Callebaut’s 2027 forecast points to demand for playful, wellness-linked and indulgent flavors, even as household budgets remain tight. Consumer Spending: Circana says GLP-1 users are changing what and where they buy, with some spending recovering after the first year of treatment. UK retail sales rose 1.5% in October, but shoppers put off big purchases ahead of Black Friday. Asda’s new chief executive is pushing stores to open more staffed checkouts, improve shelf availability and make shopping easier.
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