AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRegulation Shake-Up (India): India’s food regulator FSSAI ordered beverage makers to drop “energy drink” and similar label terms, giving companies 90 days to comply and flagging potentially misleading marketing claims—prompting production pauses and inventory cleanups. Food Safety Scrutiny (U.S.): A new report-style look at recalls and contamination scares asks whether the food supply is getting less safe, noting it’s hard to measure in real time even as experts warn federal guardrails could weaken. Beverage Business Moves (U.S.): Westrock Coffee reported Q2 net sales of $305.7M (+8.8%), with Beverage Solutions up 16.8% as losses narrowed and it reaffirmed 2026 EBITDA guidance. Local F&B Expansion (Louisiana): A former CVS in Mid City is being rebuilt into a multi-tenant dining hub, with PJ’s Coffee (drive-thru), Wingstop, Donuts & Burgers, and expected additional tenants. Hospitality & Dining (Los Angeles): The Sun Rose West Hollywood is launching two rooftop concepts with SAGA Hospitality: Yuhi (12-seat omakase) and Oleander (coastal Pacific-inspired). Supply Chain Risk (Cargo): Verisk CargoNet says Q2 theft incidents fell 26% but estimated losses jumped to $304.6M, with metals and enterprise tech driving the biggest hits. Seasonal Retail (Krispy Kreme): Krispy Kreme rolls out a fall lineup starting Aug. 11, including pumpkin spice and new latte options.
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