AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFast-Food Deal: Yum Brands will sell Pizza Hut for $2.7B, splitting ownership between LongRange Capital (most global operations) and Yum China (mainland China), as sales lag and competition squeeze the brand. Menu Nostalgia: McDonald’s is bringing back fried apple pies for America’s 250th birthday, available in most U.S. restaurants starting June 23. Chain Shake-Up: Chick-fil-A has been dethroned in customer satisfaction rankings by Jersey Mike’s, ending Chick-fil-A’s 11-year run. Food Safety & Health: New reporting links Big Tobacco’s marketing playbook to the rise of ultraprocessed food in the U.S., while another story highlights the heavy burden of food-borne illness in Nigeria, especially on children. Beverage Trends: Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines roll out new onboard drink programs for summer, including cold brew and expanded wine offerings. Local Food Policy: York Council denies claims that draft guidance would effectively ban new takeaways, saying the goal is managing health impacts while supporting independent businesses. Community & Culture: Heifer International adds Bollywood creator Prajakta Koli to spotlight women farmers ahead of the UN’s International Year of the Woman Farmer.
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