AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDistribution Shift: Pressed Juicery now reaches nearly 10,000 retail locations, with wholesale making up most of its business as it expands beyond juice into functional drinks and wellness products. Restaurant Reset: Sweetgreen’s turnaround plan appears to be gaining traction after steep sales declines, though it is slowing expansion and closing some locations for 2027. Texas Roadhouse, meanwhile, faces an unusual sales slump linked to a social media hoax. Food Safety: Oswego County has launched a tip line for concerns about food service businesses, while Dundee’s food safety team completed only 91% of planned inspections on time amid staff shortages and rising demand. Investment and Deals: Mars plans to invest £161 million in a UK pet food factory. James Murdoch’s firm is also betting on an Indian vegetarian food chain, while UK authorities threaten a deeper review of a proposed $65 billion food merger. Costs: US grocery prices rose 0.4% in October; food-away-from-home prices climbed 0.5%, adding pressure for diners and operators.
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