AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMeal Kits Under Strain: Blue Apron and Marley Spoon customers report missing ingredients, incomplete orders and spoiled food as both brands transition to new fulfillment partners, with refunds/credits/replacements offered. Hunger Action Month Push: Food banks across the U.S. are ramping up for September, including Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and River Bend Food Bank, as SNAP changes and inflation keep pressure on families. Local Food Access Funding: Chicago launches a Neighborhood Market Grant Program offering up to $10,000 for small food businesses and farmers markets in low-access areas. Cold Chain Deal: Americold closes a $1.3B North American cold storage joint venture with EQT, with Americold retaining management and using proceeds to cut debt. Pet Food Recall: Northwest Naturals recalls nearly 2,000 pounds of raw cat and dog food nationwide after salmonella and listeria findings. Beverage Trend (Beer Cocktail): Denver spotlights the viral “spaghett,” a beer cocktail mixing Miller Lite with Aperol and lemon. Packaging Innovation: London Packaging Week reveals 87 finalists for its 2026 Innovation Awards, highlighting shifts toward fiber-based and mono-material solutions.
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