AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Prices Under Pressure: Britain is “sleepwalking into a food crisis” as heatwaves, inflation and Hormuz-linked fuel and fertiliser costs squeeze farmers and push staple prices higher. Menu Strategy: Mad Greens is overhauling 80% of its menu with 20 new salads, warm bowls, wraps and sides, shifting from “healthy” claims to craveable flavor. Food Safety & Recalls: A Walmart seasoning sold as Blackstone Parmesan Ranch is recalled over possible salmonella contamination. Retail & Operations: A Nottingham takeaway, Mega Munch, reopened nearly nine months after a fire rebuilt its kitchen. Brand Partnerships: OREO and BTS launch limited-edition hotteok-inspired cookies across 80+ markets, plus a “world’s largest love letter” digital activation. Market & Ingredients: A specialty salts report projects growth on demand for premium, natural and clean-label salts. Supply Chain Stress: India faces higher manufacturing costs as diesel and freight disruptions mount after 17 lakh trucks reportedly went off-road. Food Access: The UK’s hottest-days water crisis left 18,000 households queuing for emergency supplies, underlining how shocks hit everyday food and life.
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