AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOrganic Beer Launch: Oxfordshire prison-leavers social enterprise Tap Social is teaming up with Stroud Brewery to release “Against the Grain”, an organic hazy pale ale for Organic September. Frozen Yogurt Expansion: Yo-Chi, the Boost Juice founders’ frozen yoghurt brand backed by Ellerston Capital, is pushing toward a $2bn valuation with rapid international growth including the UK. Food Marketing & AI Backlash: A UK-focused rant is calling out “AI slop” in restaurant and delivery ads, arguing fake-looking food imagery is eroding trust. Retail & Menu Moves: M&S is rolling out an autumn café menu featuring returning viral Yorkshire Pudding Wraps plus new toasties and hazelnut drinks. Consumer Safety Watch: A study flags xylitol (found in some jam, ice cream, yoghurts, gum and toothpaste) as linked to higher cardiovascular risk, prompting calls for more scrutiny. Deposit Return Scheme Update: Exchange for Change has published intended DRS producer fees for the October 2027 rollout, including 0p for the first 15 months. Food Poverty Funding: A Merthyr Tydfil facility is set to be funded to help foodbanks store and distribute chilled and frozen donations at scale.
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