AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSeafood Trends: Shoppers are trading down on fresh seafood: tilapia sales rose 5% and volume 8% as prices fell, while purchases of several premium species declined. Beverage Partnerships: Taco Bell extended its PepsiCo deal through 2036, with plans for new drinks and flavors, even as KFC switches to Coca-Cola. Convenience Drinks: Retailers are urged to test more ambitious beverage launches, with experts pointing to demand for cold, flavored and functional options. Brewing Pressures: Boston Beer’s third-quarter revenue fell 3.2% and shipments slipped 4.9%, though gross margin improved. Factory Shift: Nestlé plans to close its Solon, Ohio, factory by the end of 2027 and move production to South Carolina, eliminating about 370 manufacturing jobs. Food Safety: Share-ify launched an AI tool to help food companies assess supplier and compliance risks.
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