AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Manufacturing: Strategic buyers have an exclusive window to bid for the former Cutrale citrus-processing campus in Florida before its equipment auction, now set for Oct. 26–27. Restaurant Operations: An American buffet chain plans to make Beyond Oil its frying standard across more than 200 locations after a five-site pilot. South Jersey’s Goodbeet has ended dine-in service amid staffing problems and competition, but will continue wholesale and online sales. Beverage Business: Beyond Meat has launched a sparkling protein-and-caffeine drink online, while tequila maker Chilco River signed a Texas distribution deal for its Diamond Edition. Market Expansion: OneDayOne and Saudi importer Francaise Food are growing sales of Asian specialty fruits and Chinese mushrooms in Saudi Arabia. Food Safety: Texas is suing Gerber and Nestlé, alleging they misled parents about heavy metals in baby food; the companies have not been found liable. Ireland reported 12 food-business closure orders in September over safety breaches. Supply Risks: A UN official warns that failure to secure fertilizer shipments through the Strait of Hormuz within weeks could disrupt planting and deepen food risks in Asia and Africa. Farm Resilience: Wiltshire councillors will consider a partnership and drought plan to protect farms, water supplies and food production.
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