AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAirline Service & Catering: Singapore Airlines was named the World’s Best Airline for 2026 at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, also taking top honors for economy class and economy onboard catering. Food Waste Rules: New York City is tightening requirements for restaurants to divert organic waste, expanding obligations to all sizes and pushing businesses toward donation, composting, or reuse. Food Safety at Home: Experts warn that dish sponges can become bacteria reservoirs if left warm and moist; they recommend switching to faster-drying tools like brushes and improving cleaning habits. Supply Chain Pressure: Record U.S. diesel prices are squeezing farmers during harvest, with higher fuel costs likely feeding through to grocery prices. Retail & Franchise Stress: A Wendy’s franchise operator filed for Chapter 11, citing mounting pressures from a sales slump and elevated food and labor costs. Coffee Culture: WalletHub ranked Orlando as the best U.S. coffee city, citing high spending and lots of coffee/tea shops per capita. Community Food Access: LIFT-UP boosted support for Parachute, Colorado after Clark’s Market closed, expanding volunteers and inventory to meet rising pantry demand. Global Trade: Nigeria’s deputy speaker urged the WTO to deliver concrete outcomes on food security public stockholding and investment facilitation.
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