AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Security Milestone: New York Governor Kathy Hochul says 110 million pounds of food were redirected through the state’s food donation and food scraps recycling program during Hunger Action Month, aiming to cut waste and help people facing food insecurity. Convenience Beverages & Sustainability: &BACK COFFEE won a 2026 Convenience Store News Canada Impact Award for Sustainability, highlighting measurable social and environmental impact in everyday coffee. Retail Beverage Innovation: JAS, a Texas-born Latin functional mocktail brand, expands to Central Market, Whole Foods and H-E-B with three alcohol-free canned drinks for Hispanic Heritage Month. Restaurant & Fast-Food Moves: Wendy’s is reintroducing its iconic yellow packaging for a limited run, while El Pollo Loco rolls out fall LTOs starting Sept. 24, including Caramel Apple ChataCoffee and Pumpkin Pie Mini Churros. Food Safety & Crime: Brantford police are seeking suspects after a restaurant break-in involving stolen cash and alcoholic beverages. Health Research: A study links plant-based omega-3 intake with better survival in fatty liver disease, with the strongest association around 2.14 grams/day. Agave Spirits: Entries open for the 2026 Tequila Mezcal Challenge, the “Oscars of Agave,” with judging set for early November.
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