AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPub closures: Whitbread’s Beefeater confirms all 106 UK restaurants will shut on 10 September, with the Beefeater rewards scheme ending 31 August—part of a wider restructuring that puts thousands of jobs at risk. Food safety (allergy): The FSA issues an allergy recall for five Bon Bon’s Wholesale chocolate lines due to undeclared milk and soya, warning it could affect people with relevant allergies/intolerances. Alcohol & health trend: IWSR reports global demand for no- and low-alcohol wine keeps rising, with no-alcohol growing faster as drinkers choose moderation. Community food support: A “social supermarket” in Burnham is launching to bridge the gap after a local supermarket closure, offering low-cost groceries and aiming to reduce reliance on food banks. Hospitality picks: East Durham Garden Centre’s restaurant is being praised for serving what locals call the best breakfast in the UK. Retail crime response: Holland & Barrett says it has hired undercover detectives in high-risk stores, targeting theft of items like Manuka honey and protein supplements.
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