AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFood Waste Rules: New York City is expanding mandatory organic waste separation for restaurants of all sizes, pushing operators to divert trimmings via donation, composting or reuse. Workforce Crunch (Canada): Food & beverage manufacturing in Canada will need about 173,000 new hires by 2034, with most demand driven by worker replacement and expansion. Farm Finance (Scotland): Scotland says early delivery of £21.4m in direct farming support is reaching bank accounts, with verification for a Future Farming Investment Scheme deadline extended to Sept. 30. Food Insecurity (U.S.): New York’s food bank network says it recovered a record 110 million pounds of edible food, while Colorado’s LIFT-UP pantry is ramping support after a local grocery closure. Restaurant Business Moves: HF Foods Group terminated its at-the-market equity program; Wendy’s franchisee Meritage Hospitality filed for Chapter 11; and Denny’s is repositioning after franchise closures. Tech & Operations: FS/TEC’s 30th anniversary kicks off in Texas with AI-focused sessions, and Schneider Paper Products highlights how to choose cleaners safe for food-service environments. Community & Local Food: A Sarasota “day of service” initiative and a long-running Coconut Grove food pantry underscore ongoing volunteer-driven meal support.
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