AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoFast-Food Expansion: Raising Cane’s is pushing growth with seven new openings in August, including first-time markets in eastern North Carolina and southeastern Georgia, plus multiple remodel reopens across several states. Beef Supply Watch: Tyson CEO Donnie King says reopening the Mexican cattle border won’t fully fix US beef shortages this year, as the herd hits a 75-year low and prices stay elevated. Food Safety Shock: Michigan confirmed the first two deaths in the US cyclospora outbreak, tied to severe underlying conditions, as the outbreak continues to be linked to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. New Drink Drops: HTeaO launched a limited-time Pineapple Chipotle Refresher with Tajín Clásico, while Penn Station Sandwiches rolled out fresh-squeezed lemonade flavors in Blue Raspberry and Strawberry. Seasonal Menu Buzz: Wendy’s is testing an Apple Crumble Frosty Fusion for fall, swapping pumpkin for apple flavors. Regulatory Crackdown: Malawi’s Bureau of Standards suspended four food processing firms after hygiene and safety failures found in a surveillance blitz. Local Business Moves: Red Chillez Indian Fusion is debuting in Sarasota via a food truck ahead of its next restaurant location.
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