AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTV & Celebrity Cooking: BBC confirmed Giorgio Locatelli as the new judge for the next UK run of Celebrity MasterChef, joining Grace Dent after John Torode’s sacking—Locatelli says he’ll be “strict” on cleanliness and organisation. Beverage Trends: Torani’s research argues the “dirty soda” boom is part of a bigger shift toward build-your-own, personalized drinks, with syrups and add-ins turning beverages into self-expression. Food Label Transparency: PepsiCo India is refreshing packs across brands like Lay’s, Kurkure and Doritos to spotlight “No Artificial Flavours or Colours,” aiming to make ingredient info easier to spot without changing recipes. Cost-of-Cooking Pressure: Nigeria’s cooking gas prices are again in the spotlight after vendors and consumers shared receipts and TikToks showing sharp hikes, raising fears of shortages and forcing households toward costlier or dirtier fuels. Local Food Culture: Malaysia’s kopitiam concept is being pitched as an exportable identity that could boost tourism and food entrepreneurship abroad. Recipe & Community: An Asunción Times cooking class returns June 10 with “dumplings of the world,” promising hands-on technique and fillings-focused variety.
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