AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFood Science: Researchers are still pushing chocolate forward, probing how microbes, crystallization, and “bloom” shape flavor and texture in a market projected to hit about $147B in 2026. CPG Expansion: PepsiCo is adding refrigerated gazpacho to U.S. fresh/perimeter shopping, launching Alvalle gazpacho at select Whole Foods. Functional Drinks: Brew Shockalaka, a zero-sugar nootropic RTD coffee, is rolling into Schnucks Markets across Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. Food Safety: Chipotle pulled jalapeños from Minnesota stores after a possible salmonella link, while a broader U.S. cyclospora outbreak has now reported first deaths in Michigan. Retail & Convenience: Walmart expands Wing drone delivery in Central Florida, offering fast drops for small orders. Industry Jobs: New analysis finds U.S. food manufacturing hit a record 1.77M workers in 2025, even as its share of the workforce keeps shrinking. Local Food Events: A Winona “Salads and Strings” fundraiser (Aug. 15) and Made in Hawai‘i Festival (Aug. 20–23) spotlight community food culture.
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