AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRestaurant Growth & Tech: Mo’Bettahs panelists say same-store sales come from consistency, value, and a great guest experience—not gimmicks—while Scooter’s Coffee details how it fixed DoorDash order integration by switching to Olo across ~700 locations. Food Safety: The FDA closed its cyclospora lettuce probe, citing strong links to recalled Taylor Farms Mexico shredded iceberg lettuce; Kuwait authorities arrested suspects for allegedly manipulating weights of subsidized food supplies and reselling the deducted amounts. Food Costs & Access: More parents are turning to food banks, pantries, and SNAP as grocery prices keep rising; a new report finds only 6% of U.S. adults get enough fiber. Community & Dining: A new Rochester Sunday market launches in October; Leon’s Orillia runs food and coat drives for local families. Outbreaks & Enforcement: Illinois shut down an unlicensed catering business after a football-team dinner sickened dozens; Kuwait’s Hawally campaign destroyed 146kg of contaminated food and closed a kitchen. Policy & Markets: Hungary signals possible end to food retail margin caps as it pressures farmers and small shops.
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