AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRetail & Food Innovation: Nakey Bakey, an allergen-free granola and snacks brand, has landed a first major Scotmid Co-op listing and is expanding across Scotland via wholesaler J.W. Filshill, backed by a £100,000 invoice finance facility to boost stock and production. Packaging & Sustainability: London Packaging Week (16-17 Sept) spotlights how fine food and drink packaging is shifting toward lighter materials, mono-material recyclability, traceable formats and smarter features like NFC. Health & Nutrition Tech: Nestlé says GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are a “huge opportunity”, using AI and nutrition science to develop products for people taking Ozempic/Wegovy and to address side effects like muscle loss and “Ozempic face”. Food Safety & Fraud: A new study estimates food fraud costs the UK up to £2bn a year, highlighting how misrepresentation can hit consumers, legitimate firms and public health. Climate Pressure on Hospitality: Europe’s heatwaves are cutting hospitality turnover sharply, with insurers often not covering indirect disruption. UK Food & Drink Spotlight: Primrose Creamery, a Nottinghamshire raw milk cheesemaker, has earned top Great Taste honours, including Golden Fork nominations.
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