AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoProduct Safety Recall: Waitrose pulled its “8 Chocolate Chip Brioche Rolls” (batch B26177, best before July 26, 2026) after concerns they may contain hard plastic and metal, urging customers not to eat and to return for a refund. Food Safety Inspections: Pennsylvania restaurant checks flagged an insect control hanging fly strip above a beverage prep area at 7 Brew Coffee as a potential contamination risk, while other listed sites passed. Food Prices & Grocery Shock: Canada’s inflation eased, but chicken thighs drove fresh sticker shock, with prices up 8.2% month-over-month and 13.6% year-over-year. Food Industry & Operations: Miraj Entertainment promoted Sameer Munshi to COO, with continued oversight of its food & beverage business and a push for premium menus and tech-enabled operations. Nutrition & Consumer Trends: The “cortisol detox” TikTok wave is being challenged by experts, with attention shifting toward fibre and gut health as the more meaningful lever for shoppers. Food Security & Aid: AP reports the U.S. sent food and hygiene kits to Cuba while continuing pressure on the island’s government. Market & Hospitality Growth: Savills says Scotland is well placed for demand shifts toward better food, quality provenance, and resilience as farmers face margin and climate pressures.
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