AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWorld Cup Beverage Spotlight: Coca-Cola stock extended its rally as Morgan Stanley named it its top beverage pick ahead of the FIFA World Cup, citing improving Fairlife demand and tech-driven fan activations. Restaurant Hiring & Growth: Cava says it will hire 2,500 workers and open 75+ units in 2026, adding an assistant general manager role to strengthen operations and internal promotion pipelines. Co-branding Push: Wetzel’s Pretzels is leaning into a Wetzel’s–Cold Stone co-branding strategy, targeting at least 17 combined openings this year across multiple states. Coffee Innovation: UNSW Sydney researchers claim they can brew espresso-strength coffee without heating water, using ultrasonic sound waves to extract flavor and cut energy use. Supply Chain & Packaging: Novelis restarted its Oswego, New York hot mill after last year’s fires, aiming to ramp coils for automotive and beverage packaging demand. Inflation Watch: U.S. CPI jumped in May, but food-at-home inflation cooled, offering some relief to grocery shoppers. Labor in Foodservice: SoFi Stadium food and beverage workers ratified a deal with major wage gains and safety protections tied to immigration enforcement concerns. Local Food & Drink Culture: A Southern Utah “Best of” contest drew a record 1.1M votes, while a Southern catfish food truck story highlighted how local comfort-food concepts keep expanding.
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