AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFast-Casual Throughput: Shake Shack says it’s not chasing “fast food,” but is trimming drive-thru wait disappointments by tightening in-store service. Supply Disruption: A rib shipment theft in Mexico nearly derailed demand for its BBQ rib sandwich, forcing rapid sourcing. AI at the Counter: A podcast debate spotlights whether AI drive-thru ordering can coexist with hospitality-first brands like McDonald’s. Summer Hunger Relief: Alpena’s Summer Food Service Program and Oregon’s Summer EBT both target child meal gaps during school breaks. Food Rescue Investment: Canada’s Central Okanagan Food Bank launches a $5.5M campaign for an 11,000 sq-ft Food Rescue Transformation Centre to cut waste and expand cold storage. Beverage Growth Watch: Dutch Bros reports strong traffic and same-store sales gains as beverage competition heats up. Mobile Food Rules: Texas opens applications for a statewide food truck license starting July 1, reducing the need for separate local permits. Food Safety & Livestock: Iowa says New World screwworm poses no food-safety risk while monitoring Texas developments. Infrastructure for Food Inputs: CN will move BHP’s Saskatchewan potash to West Coast terminals, supporting fertilizer supply chains tied to global crop yields. Local Food Business Openings: A new Happy Little Munchies food menu launches at Olde Salem Brewing’s Roanoke site.
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