AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoRetail Pulse: Circana says June retail food & beverage sales rose 2.7% year over year, but unit demand fell 0.9%, suggesting shoppers are paying more for less amid Father’s Day and World Cup-driven promos. Cybersecurity & Dairy Supply: Coca-Cola is temporarily suspending U.S. Fairlife production after a ransomware breach hit production-related systems; quality and safety weren’t impacted, and Canadian operations weren’t affected. Food Safety Alert: CDC/FDA warn consumers to avoid shredded iceberg lettuce at certain Taco Bell locations in five states after a cyclospora outbreak tied to a Mexico supplier sickened 1,644 people. Alcohol & Policy: San Francisco approved cannabis cafés that can serve food and non-alcoholic drinks, with health-code compliance and no tobacco allowed. Spirits Recognition: Hilton Head Distillery racked up six medals at the 2026 Bartender Spirits Awards and three at the ADI International Spirits Competition. Beverage Standards: FDA is lowering the federal pasteurized orange juice soluble-solids requirement (Brix) from 10.5% to 10% to better match current crop conditions. Market Outlook (Research): New reports forecast growth across kid-friendly water enhancers, ice makers, in-stadium mobile ordering, and multiple frozen meal categories.
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