AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFood Inflation Watch: Wholesale food prices stayed steady in August, but grains jumped sharply (up 17.7% year over year) and oilseeds rose again, hinting at future margin pressure for snacks, bakery and pasta makers. Health & Nutrition: A UK Biobank study links high ultra-processed food intake with faster biological aging and higher death risk, while a separate trial highlights blueberries’ potential blood-pressure benefits. Regulatory & Safety: Virginia begins rolling out more secure “chip-and-tap” EBT cards to curb SNAP skimming, and the U.S. is moving toward stricter front-of-pack warning label thresholds for high sugar, salt and fat foods. Beverage Industry: Prairie Organic Vodka won “Best Premium Vodka” at the 2026 Rolling Stone Spirits Awards, and Constellation Brands set its Oct. 6 results date. On-Premise & Events: St. Charles Jazz Weekend returns with beer-and-cocktail programming, and UW-Milwaukee’s Panther Arena debuts new concessions including a dirty soda bar.
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