AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFunding & Expansion: India’s premium craft chocolate maker Manam Chocolate raised $9m in a Series A led by Omnivore to expand from 3 stores to 18, add new product categories and push deeper into urban markets. Food Cities Watch: Bengaluru climbed to No. 13 globally in Time Out’s World’s Best Food Cities 2026 list, praised for quality, variety and authenticity across street food and cosmopolitan dining. World Cup as a Food Moment: World Cup watch parties are driving bar-and-restaurant promotions across North America, with venues in the Bay Area, East Bay and Houston rolling out big screens, food specials and family-friendly events. Drinks Sector Signals: IWSR data shows global beverage alcohol volumes fell for a third straight year in 2025, with RTDs the only category growing as consumers drink more intentionally. Packaging & Ingredients Trend: Wheat fiber is forecast to keep gaining traction in functional foods and clean-label reformulation, with market projections rising to $2.5b by 2033. Retail Rollout in MENA: Americana Restaurants and carpo opened the first carpo store in Qatar, bringing nuts, coffee and chocolates under an exclusive regional partnership. Local Operations: Pune’s PMC will move to alternate-day water supply from June 15 and restrict vehicle washing centres, pushing recycled water use for non-potable needs.
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