AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoGlobal Food Prices: The FAO says August food prices rose 1.9% from July to the highest since late 2022, driven by heat/drought in Europe, El Niño fears, and war-linked trade disruptions that pushed grain to three-year highs and sugar to a one-year peak. Stadium & QSR Menu Moves: Cincinnati’s Paycor Stadium is rolling out new game-day food—seafood towers, walking tacos, smash burgers and a “Sugar Rush” sundae station—while Los Tacos’ fresh investment highlights continued (if slower) private-equity appetite for small growth chains. Food Safety & Recalls: USDA FSIS recalled 1,500+ pounds of ready-to-eat pork products over possible listeria contamination, with no illnesses reported yet. Retail & Supply Chain: Loblaw’s “Retail and Beyond” investor day will spotlight food retail, supply chain services and retail media as it targets 8%-10% adjusted earnings growth. Community Food Systems: Missouri FFA members packed 252,564 meals for food-insecure families, and a new “Brunch for the Station” fundraiser in Pasadena pairs local chefs with support for homelessness services. Local Food Culture: A New Orleans food truck, Stuph’D Beignets & Burgers, won Food Network’s “Great Food Truck Race” and $50,000.
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