AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCorporate Restructuring: Jollibee is considering a Hong Kong listing for its international arm, Jollibee Foods Corp. International, as it separates from the Philippines business to accelerate overseas growth. Food Safety: The FDA has upgraded Taylor Farms’ cyclospora-linked iceberg lettuce recall to a Class I event, with reported cases still climbing into 20 states. School Nutrition: HHS launched the $32.5M DEPEND initiative to help schools increase nutrient-dense foods, with funding for pilots starting this fall. Retail & Access: Tacoma leaders are bracing for a Fred Meyer closure that could worsen food-desert concerns, while York, Maine moves toward finalizing a plastic bag ban. Hunger Relief: Second Harvest Foodbank says food insecurity in southwestern Wisconsin has surged, and Pāmu and Meet the Need are adding recipe cards to help families stretch donated mince into meals. Beverage & Deals: Nestlé will sell its mainstream vitamins/minerals/supplements unit for $1B, and Keurig Dr Pepper reshapes its Chobani manufacturing partnership ahead of a split. Expansion & Innovation: Square and Google team up to streamline restaurant ordering via conversational AI, and Vancouver’s West End plans a revolving sushi bar with conveyor-belt delivery.
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