AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRetail & Convenience: Food now makes up more than 10% of in-store sales at Par Pacific’s convenience stores, a sign of the category’s growing importance. Restaurant Strategies: McDonald’s is working on a new entry-level value offer as traffic remains soft, while First Watch plans about 55 openings in 2027, down from 62 this year. Deals & Expansion: MTY Food Group rebuffed Foodtastic’s roughly $720 million takeover bid. Trade & Manufacturing: Spanish olive oil, wine and Iberian ham producers are seeking Chinese buyers at the Shanghai import expo; Dubai’s Gulfood Manufacturing is showcasing new production technologies. Supply Chain Risk: Cyberattacks on supermarket refrigeration systems across Europe have disrupted cold storage and spoiled food, raising fresh concerns about food supply resilience. Affordability: A Salvation Army survey found nearly one-third of Canadians are skipping meals, with food insecurity also rising sharply in Atlantic Canada.
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