AGP Executive Report
Last update: 25 minutes agoFood Additives Under Scrutiny: A large French cohort study linked high intake of non-antioxidant preservatives (including sodium nitrite and potassium sorbate) to higher risks of hypertension and cardiovascular disease, prompting calls for regulators to re-check safety. Long-Term Beverage Effects: Another study tracking people from childhood found regular sugar-sweetened drinks were tied to higher adult hypertension risk, while high fruit juice intake showed a similar signal. Retail & Private Label Reform: Wakefern will remove synthetic dyes and additional ingredients from its Bowl & Basket private label by January 2027, aligning with shifting shopper preferences and guidance. Inflation Watch: Numerator reported U.S. consumer goods prices rose 0.7% in June and 3.4% year-on-year, hitting lower-income and Gen Z shoppers hardest. Corporate Leadership Moves: Brown-Forman announced CEO Lawson Whiting will retire, starting a succession search. Industry Operations: MTY Food Group said it’s closing dozens of corporate stores (mostly Papa Murphy’s) as it struggles to attract diners. Beverage & Brand News: CC’s Coffee House rolled out summer refreshers and sparkling energy drinks, while Tilray set its July 28 results date.
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