AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUltra-Processed Food Warning: Europe’s top heart experts, led by the European Society of Cardiology, say ultra-processed foods are linked to higher heart disease, stroke and premature death—arguing the risk comes from industrial processing itself, not just sugar, salt or fat. Health Messaging Meets Retail Reality: The same week also spotlights how consumers keep chasing convenience, from a viral “don’t follow the package” method for Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi to ongoing interest in ready-to-drink aperitivo-style bottles. Hospitality & Food Culture: In Portugal, restaurant groups are bracing for renewed debate over a possible return to 23% VAT, warning it could hit jobs and prices. Italian Flavor on the Move: Italian-inspired openings and expansions keep popping up—from a new Italian steakhouse slated for Hagerstown to an Amalfi-themed bakery planning a Sarasota launch—showing demand for familiar tastes with a fresh local twist.
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