AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoManufacturing: Indonesia is urging food and beverage companies to expand intermediate processing, turning local crops and seafood by-products into higher-value ingredients. The sector grew 6.77% in the first half of 2026, while exports reached $34.65 billion from January to August. Supply-Chain Risk: Cyberattacks have disrupted refrigeration at supermarkets in at least nine European countries, spoiling food and exposing weaknesses Canada’s grocers and processors may also face. Company Results: Agthia reported nine-month revenue of $1.1 billion, up 9.6%, and a threefold increase in net profit. Beyond Meat’s third-quarter revenue fell 8.1% to $64.5 million, though gross margin improved to 19.3%. Beverage Shake-Up: Keurig Dr Pepper Canada named leaders for its coffee and beverage businesses ahead of their planned separation in 2027. Restaurant Demand: McDonald’s U.S. comparable sales slipped 0.2% in the third quarter as fewer visits offset higher spending; the chain is testing mix-and-match and fixed-price bundles at about 1,900 locations.
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