AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPub & Pizza Launch: Micheldever’s Half Moon and Spread Eagle is rolling out The Dever Kitchen from Saturday 25 July, adding an outdoor sourdough pizza and charcoal-grill setup with a Mediterranean-leaning menu. Hospitality & Food Safety: A Welsh mum died in Spain after choking on steak, with the inquest recording asphyxia from an upper airway obstruction. Chefs & Awards: Four Scottish chefs have been named finalists for the Scotland Food & Drink and HIT Scotland Legacy Scholarship Award 2026, with the winner set to train at The Dorchester in London. Retail Expansion: Aldi has published its priority list for new stores, including 25 locations across the UK (with multiple in Scotland) as it pushes toward 1,500 sites. Drought & Water Rules: Hosepipe bans apply to everyone in affected areas, even if you’re on a water meter, as drought conditions spread and millions face restrictions. Corporate Watch: Nestlé shares fell after its six-month results showed sales down 2.6%, with cocoa and coffee cost pressures cited. Foodservice Dealmaking: McCormick has outlined the executive structure and divisions for its proposed US$44.8bn Unilever Foods merger, pending regulatory approval.
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