AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPlant-based shakeout: Clover Food Lab is shutting its remaining 11 locations in New England, a sign that the plant-based boom is losing momentum and financing momentum. Menu strategy shift: Mad Greens is overhauling 80% of its menu with 20 new craveable, “better-for-you” items after realizing health-only positioning isn’t enough. Beverage expansion: Cinnabon is rolling out Seattle’s Best Coffee nationwide to boost beverage attachment and franchise performance. Food safety & compliance: Connecticut’s consumer protection agency reminds farmers-market shoppers and cottage-food sellers about licensing and bans on potentially hazardous foods. Supply pressure: UK experts warn the country is “sleepwalking into a food crisis” as heat, inflation, and the Iran war raise risks for crops, livestock, and prices. Affordability hit: The U.S. is bracing for grocery inflation as gas-price pressures spill into food, with El Niño and the Iran war adding uncertainty. Industry operations: A new automated frozen warehouse in Nagoya opens in August to ease labor shortages and improve cold-chain efficiency. Local food access: Together We Thrive Food Bank expands weekly fresh-produce distribution in San Fernando, adding a church-based site to meet rising demand.
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