AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 minutes agoFood Safety & Health: A new long-term study links childhood sugar-sweetened drinks to higher hypertension risk in adulthood, while whole fruit showed no similar signal. Retail Watch: Circana reports June grocery unit demand fell 0.9% year over year even as dollar sales rose, with fresh produce and some meat categories seeing volume pressure. Cybersecurity in Food: Coca-Cola says Fairlife is temporarily suspending U.S. production after a ransomware breach hit production systems; Canadian operations are unaffected. Beverage Business: Southern Glazer’s is rolling out a hybrid sales push, adding digital upgrades to its Proof platform and payments automation. Packaging & Waste: Tompkins County will now accept paper cups for curbside recycling after updated guidance and new processing tech. Restaurant Industry: A judge upheld an arbitrator’s $700,000 award to a Dickey’s franchisee, rejecting the franchisor’s attempt to overturn the decision. World Cup Effect: Beer demand surged during the tournament, but broader beer trends still point to consumers shifting toward “wellness” drinks.
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