AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorld Food Safety Day Push: Pakistan’s President urged stakeholders to promote safe food practices and strengthen compliance across the food chain, tying food safety to public health and food security. Restaurant Expansion: Portillo’s announced a new flagship in Chicago’s Loop on Michigan Ave, adding dine-in, pickup and delivery. Fast-Food Tech Shake-Up: McDonald’s is testing an AI drive-thru system, ArchIQ, at five locations, drawing both operational interest and customer pushback. Food Safety & Health Funding: Zimbabwe says sugar-tax proceeds are funding new cancer equipment at Mpilo Central Hospital, aiming to expand local diagnosis and treatment. Microplastics Study: Researchers at the University of Cincinnati launched a $3.3M project to study whether ingested microplastics can harm the heart. Consumer Value Moves: With budgets tight, 7-Eleven is promoting a $3 meal deal for loyalty members, while retailers report shoppers rethinking spending. Food Access Efforts: Richmond and East Oakland communities are tackling food deserts with fridges, gardens and mobile markets, despite funding and regulatory hurdles. Food Industry Operations: Japan’s restaurant sector is feeling strain after a pause on new foreign worker admissions for food service roles.
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