AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSupply-Chain Security: Cyberattacks on supermarket refrigeration systems across Europe have reached UK food suppliers, with hacked fridges threatening meat and produce stocks. Restaurant Sales: McDonald’s US comparable sales are expected to fall as budget-conscious diners pull back, though beverages are a bright spot. Taco Bell’s third-quarter sales also fell after a foodborne illness outbreak, but the company says sales have since rebounded. Legal: A federal judge allowed a proposed class action over allegations that McDonald’s McRib lacks rib meat to proceed. Industry Moves: Canada’s Foodtastic has offered about $1 billion to acquire restaurant franchisor MTY Food Group. Keurig Dr Pepper beat quarterly estimates on steady demand for higher-priced drinks.
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