AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHonours & Retail Leadership: Northern Ireland’s Henderson Group co-chairs Martin and Geoff Agnew picked up MBEs in the King’s Birthday Honours, recognising decades steering SPAR and EUROSPAR brands and investing heavily in local logistics and stores. Charity & Community Support: Oxfordshire’s African Families in the UK co-founder Jacqui Gitau was also made an MBE for work supporting migrant families, including tackling gaps around food security and health. World Cup Food & Drink Culture: Scotland’s World Cup build-up is spilling into pubs and watch parties, with a remote Inverie fan zone created for locals to catch the Haiti match; meanwhile research claims Scottish fans could spill huge volumes of beer during games. Food & Drink Innovation/Allergy: Oceania Vista is set to run a fully gluten-free, coeliac-friendly cruise around the British Isles and Ireland in 2028, with all onboard restaurants and cafes gluten-free. Gin Spotlight: The IWSC 2026 results show gin’s global shift, with UK gins landing just one finalist among Gold Outstanding winners. Local Opening: Greggs has opened a new shop in Uxbridge town centre with summer menu updates and app-based offers.
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