AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFDA Leadership Shake-Up: President Trump has nominated Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a move that puts a key regulator for food safety and public health into the spotlight ahead of Senate confirmation. Food Safety Clarity: A new look at U.S. date labels explains why “Best If Used By” is about quality, while “Use By” is safety-focused, and why “Sell By” can mislead shoppers and drive waste. Beverage Industry Investment: Constellation Brands announced a $100 million, five-year investment to support U.S. farmers in Idaho, Montana and North Dakota, tying beer supply resilience to growers’ pressures. Retail & Grocery Footprint: Target reported high single-digit growth in food and beverage and beauty, alongside store and grocery refresh investments that boosted snacks sales. Automation in Fast Food: Yum Brands’ Pizza Hut is using a more data-driven delivery workflow to keep food hotter and lift customer satisfaction. Local Food Scene Picks: The New York Times highlighted Nevada’s El Yaquesito among the U.S.’s best Mexican restaurants, while Greater Victoria’s outdoor dining list put six local spots in OpenTable’s Top 100. Fall Menu Push: Dunkin’ rolled out its 2026 fall lineup, bringing back pumpkin favorites and adding new tiramisu drinks plus an Alix Earle breakfast collab.
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