AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFoodservice & Retail Deals: Walmart is rolling out Papa John’s pizza delivery via Walmart Express, letting shoppers bundle pizza with everyday essentials in one order. Menu & Consumer Trends: Taco John’s debuts a bigger, crunchier crispy chicken lineup, while Taco Bell leans into nostalgia and new “bigger, bolder” items; separate coverage also spotlights how “mouthfeel” and texture are becoming a major driver of cravings. Beverage Policy & Taxes: The Philippines faces calls to raise sugary-drink excise taxes, with projections tied to PhilHealth funding, while a separate report says the country’s current fizzy-drink tax burden is the lowest in SEA. Industry Moves: Sysco plans a $1.0B common-stock offering to help fund its pending Jetro Restaurant Depot acquisition. Food Safety & Compliance: Thurrock food hygiene ratings show many businesses earning top scores, and Cesco secured KOLAS accreditation for microplastics testing in water. Global Food Trade: Malaysia hosts “Remarkable Shandong” Expo 2026 with a stronger halal and ASEAN market-access push. Convenience Store Pressure: Fuel-price spikes are squeezing convenience-store traffic and food volumes, according to analyst notes.
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