AGP Executive Report
Last update: 42 minutes agoFunctional Beverages & Claims: A new industry webinar spotlights how brands can formulate functional drinks while managing “zero sugar/sugar-free” legal risks tied to alternative sweeteners and fiber ingredients. Food Safety Hiring Push: In India, packaged food, restaurant chains and hotels are ramping up hiring for food safety, audits, quality control and compliance as FSSAI and other regulators step up inspections. McDonald’s Supply Chain Spotlight: A report breaks down who supplies McDonald’s chicken in the U.S., highlighting Keystone Foods’ scale and Tyson’s role after the acquisition. McDonald’s Fire: A McDonald’s in Lebanon, Missouri was destroyed by fire; investigators say the cause is undetermined and no one was injured. Fast-Food Menu & Consumer Trends: Coverage ranges from protein-maxxing at pizza chains to fiber-forward sodas like Japan’s “Coke Plus,” plus consumer explainers on what’s really in Burger King onion rings. Cruise Food Partnership: Holland America will bring Magnolia Bakery’s Banana Pudding onboard for Caribbean sailings, marking a first for the dessert at sea. Halal Industry Awards: Malaysia’s MIHAS Awards 2026 recognized halal innovation, sustainability and digitalization, including a new women-in-export category.
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