AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFast-Food & Coffee Expansion: Plainfield, Illinois approved a Dutch Bros drive-thru plan, with construction targeted for summer and a hoped-for November opening. Restaurant Chain Restructuring: UK bakery giant Greggs is taking its All Day Breakfast Baguette “on a break” from menus, while Boston’s Clover Food Lab will close all 11 vegetarian locations this week, blaming inflation and thin margins. Food Safety & Policy: South Africa is pushing for tighter food-safety safeguards in school nutrition programs, warning that hygiene, storage, and monitoring gaps can spread contamination. EU Regulation Update: The EU Council backed the “Omnibus X” package to simplify pesticide rules and enable more drone use for targeted spraying. Industry & Trade: Thailand’s THAIFEX-ANUGA ASIA opened in Bangkok with a focus on emerging brands and innovations, drawing buyers from 130+ countries. Community Food Events: Catholic Charities’ 5th Annual Mississippi Mingle (June 6) returns with barbecue, fish fry, food trucks, and adult beverages to fund programs across 39 counties. M&A/Corporate Watch: Unilever’s proposed Foods deal with McCormick faces mounting investor skepticism as the backlash grows.
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