AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHospitality & Community: CROW’s 44th annual Taste of the Islands on Sanibel crowned Cielo as “Taste of the Taste” and Best Seafood, with Sanibel Deli taking People’s Choice and BRGR Kitchen & Bar winning Best Meat—proceeds support wildlife rehab. Foodservice & Tech: Restaurant Business swept four Azbee Gold awards, including Website of the Year, as the industry leans harder into digital presence. Beverage Business: San Miguel Corp. reported Q1 revenue up 19% but profit down nearly half, while its food and spirits arm edged net income up 2%. Manufacturing Pulse: US industrial production rose 0.7% in April, with food, beverage and tobacco output slightly down but consumer goods and business equipment rebounding. Packaging & Compliance: A court dismissed a “nutritional drink” labeling suit over Carnation Breakfast Essentials, reinforcing limits on state claims tied to sugar messaging. Sustainability Watch: New reporting flags microplastics shedding from packaging into food and drinks—especially from plastic bottles. What’s New on Shelves: Muscle Milk is reformulating and refreshing its RTD line to push “protein for all,” while Welch’s expands probiotic yogurt bites.
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