AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFood Safety & Regulation: Acting US FDA chief urged confidence in lettuce as the agency updates produce safety guidance, while FDA also pushes sanitation and supplier checks to curb fresh-cut contamination. Fast-Food Value Strategy: A new look at fast-food performance says discounts alone aren’t enough; chains that pair deals with menu innovation and smoother service are winning traffic. Restaurant Growth & Partnerships: Jollibee reported record Q2 profits as pricing and margin recovery helped it rebound, and Cava highlighted “big kids” demand as GLP-1 users shift to smaller portions. Supply Chain & Ingredients: Multiple supplier spotlights focus on documented, spec-driven sourcing for beverage and supplement inputs like matcha, green tea extract, curcumin, magnesium glycinate, and collagen peptides. Logistics: ICTSI expanded Rio de Janeiro cabotage links with a new Norcoast service connecting more Brazilian ports. Food & Community Events: A “Mission Control” vendor call targets food and beverage suppliers for an Ottawa storm-recovery benefit concert.
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