AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFast-Food Tech & Value Wars: McDonald’s is testing drive-thru voice AI (“Archy”) in five locations as it rolls out its “Next” strategy, while Shake Shack cut guidance on weaker same-store sales and rising beef and fuel surcharges. Restaurant Operations & Compliance: A burger van in Abingdon was hit with “improvement necessary” food hygiene ratings, and South Africa’s Mbabane inspectors seized 560kg+ of unsafe, unlabeled, expired and pest-infested food. Packaging & Waste Reduction: Albert Heijn expanded “look, smell, taste” and use-by icons to help shoppers avoid waste, and Prism eLogistics unveiled a fully recyclable shrink sleeve for kefir brand Bio&Me. Food Security & Community Meals: Montana launched its 2026 Summer Food Service Program for free meals to kids 18 and under, as multiple regions push summer meal and food bank support. Industry & Investment: Wilmar and TGI Group agreed a 50:50 West Africa JV spanning agriculture to branded food distribution, and AD Ports is buying Brazil agribulk terminals to strengthen sugar and grain logistics. Policy & Taxation: Pakistan’s food security minister called for smarter, sugar-content-aware taxation on beverages and juice to balance health, agriculture and industry goals.
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