AGP Executive Report
Last update: 44 minutes agoCyclospora Fallout in Fast Food: Yum! Brands says Taco Bell sales are stabilizing after the cyclospora outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce, with US same-store sales down 2% but expected to be temporary as customers return. Franchise Growth Watch: West Coast Sourdough hit 50+ locations and 70+ more in development, expanding into Texas and landing a multi-unit deal in Georgia. Food Color Shift: A new industry report finds sales of products using natural colors jumped in 2025, while artificial-color items barely rose, as FDA pressure and state bans push reformulation. Public Health & Food Safety: Kenya pledged to strengthen rules on industrial trans fats after a stakeholder forum, aiming to cut diet-related disease. Retail Food Policy: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans five government-owned grocery stores offering a 30% discount on staples, aiming to lower costs for residents. Halal Labeling Transparency: A Canadian meat transparency debate highlights that rules require certifier names only when halal is claimed—raising questions for consumers in schools and childcare settings.
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