AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMarket Watch: Specialty salts are forecast to climb from US$4.7B in 2026 to US$7.1B by 2033 as consumers keep pushing for premium, natural, mineral-rich options across food, wellness and personal care. Menu Strategy: Mad Greens is rolling out a major menu reset—overhauling 80% of its lineup with 20 new salads, warm bowls, wraps and sides—to compete on craveable flavor, not just health claims. Food Safety & Recalls: The FDA/FSIS expanded a powdered-milk recall tied to California Dairies, pulling multiple products sold at Aldi and other major retailers, with more items possible. Retail & Hospitality: Cinnabon is upgrading its beverage platform nationwide by pairing with Seattle’s Best Coffee to drive beverage attachment and franchisee performance. Alcohol Policy: Shreveport revoked a grocery store’s liquor license after a shooting and reports of illegal drug sales, while another Shreveport bar was cited for underage drinking after a graduation party. Pricing Pressure: US grocery prices face renewed inflation risk from weather, tariffs, and supply shocks, with Iran war and El Niño potentially worsening affordability into 2027.
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