AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRetail & Value Grocery: Dollar General reported Q2 fiscal 2026 net sales of $11.3B, with consumables up 5% and same-store sales rising 3.5%, driven by more traffic and bigger baskets—plus strong demand for its $1 grocery and frozen food. Seasonal Drinks: McDonald’s is moving beyond pumpkin spice with a limited-time Caramel Apple Pie coffee lineup, including hot/iced lattes, iced coffee and a Caramel Apple Pie Frappe topped with salted caramel whipped cream and apple pie pieces. Breakfast Reform: General Mills removed artificial colors from its entire cereal portfolio, aiming to finish the broader US retail color removal by end-2027. Food Safety & Recalls: A growing wave of outbreaks and FDA warnings is hitting produce and ready-to-eat items, with fresh concern around cyclosporiasis, listeria, salmonella and E. coli-linked products. Food Insecurity in Action: Ontario chicken farmers donated 1,200 kg of chicken to Northumberland Fare Share (about 11,000 meals), while Orangeville Food Bank’s 25-cent community vending machines topped 25,000 meals since 2023. On-Campus Dining: The University of Utah is centralizing and rotating food truck service to expand variety and reliability for students. Hospitality Recognition: Iowa Restaurant Association named 2026 Celebrating Excellence Awards winners, spotlighting top chefs, operators and community-minded staff.
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