AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRetail & Expansion: Wawa opened its first Salem, Virginia store as it pushes deeper into the I-81 region, touting fresh food and coffee alongside convenience. QSR Menu Innovation: Slim Chickens leans into the “swicy” trend with a Honey Jalapeño Pimento Sandwich and Wrap, using pimento cheese to keep the heat-and-sweet pairing rooted in its Southern identity. Fast-Food Marketing: Domino’s launched a “Is the Domino Worthy” campaign that challenges customers to buy a Big Mac, Whopper, Crunchwrap Supreme, Chick-fil-A sandwich, or Chipotle burrito—then trade receipts for a free Domino. Foodservice Operations: Casey’s reported Q1 traction, with inside same-store sales up 3.2% and prepared foods plus nonalcoholic beverages driving growth. Hospitality Dining: Four Seasons Bahrain Bay and Ritz-Carlton Bahrain rolled out new brunches, omakase, and themed dining events, signaling continued demand for premium experiences. Policy & Health: A new Aotearoa food-policy benchmarking report says progress on reducing junk-food impacts on children has been minimal, with junk marketing flagged as a key gap. Legal/Labeling: A court revived a consumer class action arguing allulose should be treated as “sugar” under FDA labeling rules, putting “zero sugar” claims back in focus.
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