AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRetail Expansion: Waitrose opens a new 7,000 sq ft store at Chelmer Village Retail Park in Essex as part of its £1bn investment push, with 6,500 products, an artisan bakery and expanded drinks plus rapid delivery via Uber Eats, Deliveroo and Just Eat. Matchday Hospitality: Aintree Racecourse will screen England vs Argentina on a big screen with a £10 ticket (including a complimentary pint/soft drink) and on-site food outlets, while BrewDog Waterloo positions itself as “England’s biggest pub” for the semi-final with a £1m bar tab promotion. Brand Licensing & Drinks: Nichols launches Myprotein Clear Whey Protein ready-to-drink bottles (500ml, 15g clear whey, no sugar, low calories) under a THG deal, priced at £2.99 in Vimto and Raspberry Lemon. Foodservice Accolades: The Good Food Guide’s Britain’s 100 Best Local Restaurants 2026 list spotlights local winners including Fino (Cromer, 17th), Pip’s (Norwich, 70th), and Bolete (Neston, 82nd), with La Locanda (Gisburn) taking top spot. Trade & Food Exports: GTRI says the India–UK CETA (effective July 15) may cut tariffs, but UK buyers will still demand UK-ready standards, certification, logistics and traceability for food exporters to turn access into sales. Sustainability Finance: Amundi publishes its 2025 Green Bond Impact Report, highlighting green bonds’ scale and its focus on measurable environmental benefits.
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