AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoProduct Innovation: Kraft Heinz is rolling out Philadelphia Mike’s Hot Honey Whipped Cream Cheese at Walmart, betting on sweet-and-spicy demand as it invests about $700M in marketing and new products. Restaurant & Hospitality: The New York Times named Oregon’s OK Chicken & Khao Soi and Carlton’s Hayward among its 50 best restaurants, while Mercedes-Benz Stadium’s media food day highlighted crowd-pleasers like birria pizza and a “Freddie Burger.” Food Safety: Canada’s Co-op Gold recalled frozen chicken burgers and bacon-wrapped bites due to undeclared egg risk. Public Health & Supply Chain: A fresh bird flu wave hit Minnesota and the Dakotas, affecting 417,000+ turkeys and raising pressure ahead of the holiday season. Local Food Culture: From Springfield’s Cider Days to Escondido’s farm-to-table Mesa Agricola making the NYT list, communities are leaning into seasonal food events and regional flavors. Policy & Access: Illinois announced $26M in grocery grants to open new stores, upgrade equipment, and rescue closures in food deserts.
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