AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWater & Production Disruption: Lexington’s discolored city water is repeatedly shutting down Bull City Ciderworks, costing days of production and pushing the local beverage maker to demand better coordination between water services, businesses, and residents. Cereal Reformulation: General Mills says all U.S. cereals are now free of petroleum-based certified artificial colors, using fruit/veg/spice-derived pigments to keep the familiar looks of brands like Lucky Charms and Trix. Fast-Food Beverage Wars: McDonald’s is rolling out Caramel Apple Pie coffee drinks, while Taco Bell leans into energy refreshers and a new Olivia Rodrigo tie-in for its Baja Blast. Retail Expansion: Erewhon opens its first store outside L.A. County in Thousand Oaks, bringing its premium organic market experience and signature smoothie and sandwich items to Ventura County. Functional Beverage Growth: Sip Fresh reports momentum from wellness add-ons like protein/collagen/Vit C, with smoothies driving a big share of sales in early 2026. Food Industry Finance: Prime Drink Group gets a management cease trade order extension while it works to file annual results by Sept. 28.
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