AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRetail & Food Halls: M&S is pushing ahead with a major Foodhall plan in Sunderland, with a 24,500 sq ft market-style site due to go before planners next week, promising bakery, select farm produce, flowers and wine, plus click-and-collect. Local Pub Opportunities: Greene King Pub Partners is seeking a new tenant for The Wellington in Riding Mill, pitching it as a food-led, community-focused village pub with strong dry-to-wet sales. Packaging & Supply Chain: Beverage makers are facing longer lead times for printed cans as aluminium supply tightens amid geopolitical disruption; shrink sleeving on blank cans is being used to keep branded drinks moving. Health & Consumer Messaging: The Food and Drink Federation says its Action on Fibre campaign has delivered 2bn fibre portions since 2021, with 130m added in 2025, while only 4% of adults hit the 30g target. On-trade Boost: England’s World Cup semi-final vs Argentina is forecast to drive big spend, with VoucherCodes.co.uk predicting £455m extra for the UK economy, including £98.3m in pubs and £356.5m in retail. Chilled Treats: Lindt is launching new ice-cream sundae-style and mango milkshake options in Ireland and the UK, plus a Crema Gelata giveaway in selected stores this weekend.
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