AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUK Foodservice Inflation & Drought Watch: NIQ and Prestige Purchasing say UK foodservice prices rose 0.2% in July, with hot, dry weather adding uncertainty for vegetables as moisture-stressed crops like broccoli, potatoes and onions head toward autumn. Fast-Food Value Moves: Subway is bringing back its hot honey “swicy” lineup with two new sandwiches plus a Doritos nachos dish, while China’s burger boom shows how smaller households and tighter budgets are turning burgers into a major battleground for chains and new entrants. Cider & Beer Sustainability: A feature from Somerset highlights heritage cider culture, while another piece argues sustainability is shifting from niche messaging to core stewardship for beer and cider’s future. Food Hall Development: Peterborough’s council is set to sell a heritage railway shed for £300,000 to create a premium independent food hall with about 16 operators. Alcohol Licensing Push (CA): California’s ABC is authorizing multiple new on-sale and neighborhood restricted licenses across counties including San Francisco, Los Angeles and Placer, with application windows in mid-September. Industry & Policy Signals: Iran’s inflation hit 66% year-on-year, with food prices up 128%, underscoring mounting pressure on household budgets.
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