AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSustainable Wine Demand: IWSR says UK shoppers are increasingly buying natural, organic and other alternative wines, but awareness and “value” perceptions still hold back older drinkers. Food Safety & Regulation Pressure: Carmarthenshire faces potential burnout as overdue food hygiene inspections pile up, with a shortage of qualified officers blamed. Water Quality Fallout: South West Water was fined a record £1.8m after a cryptosporidium outbreak left up to 16,000 ill and triggered boil-water notices. Hospitality & Community: A new Glasgow pub, Anderson’s, opens with unpasteurised Tennent’s and a food-led kitchen, while a “Save Our Pubs” push highlights pubs’ role in tackling loneliness. Local Food Events: Barry Island hosts a free Welsh street-food festival this weekend, and Spudman’s Tamworth jacket potato business announces a national tour. Foodborne Risk Watch: Salmonella cases in England hit the highest level in a decade, adding to pressure on food safety. Industry Moves: Lactalis acquires UK nutrition business Protein Works.
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