AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFoodservice Outlook: Technomic’s 2027 forecasts point to continued restaurant contraction in the U.S. and cost-driven business redesign in Canada, as operators contend with inflation and cautious spending. Beverage Industry: PepsiCo immediately shut its Knoxville bottling plant, cutting 112 jobs, after reporting a 2% drop in North American beverage volume; the company says it is sharpening its focus on soft drinks. Supply-Chain Resilience: Food businesses are widening climate plans beyond emissions to protect vulnerable supplies such as cocoa and rice, with industry leaders warning that ecosystem health underpins supply-chain resilience. Market Competition: Taiwan blocked Grab’s proposed $600 million purchase of Foodpanda’s local delivery business, ruling that competition risks outweighed the benefits. Consumer Prices: UK food and non-alcoholic drink inflation held at 1.3% in September, while overall inflation climbed to 3.5% as fuel costs rose. New Products: Tim Hortons has brought steak wraps and bowls to Canadian menus and launched limited-time energy drinks made with Monster Energy Zero Ultra.
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