AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoFood Safety Shock: A California cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to lettuce supplier Taylor Farms is now hitting growers hard, with farmers trashing romaine crops and dumping hundreds of thousands of pounds as demand collapses. Fast-Food Fallout: Yum Brands says Taco Bell sales fell about 2% in the late-June to July 27 period after the Cyclospora link, though executives expect a temporary hit as recovery signals emerge. Retail & Supply Chain: NielsenIQ reports U.S. beer dollar sales down 3.4% in the four weeks ended July 18, with demand softness driving most of the decline. Beverage Culture & Regulation: At Lollapalooza, 21+ fans can buy 5mg hemp-derived THC canned cocktails, while California cities move to crack down on drive-thrus amid walkability and air-safety concerns. Local Food & Openings: Taylor House Brewing Co. plans a second Lehigh Valley taproom with a creekside beer garden and mini-golf. Brand/Store News: Ferrero invests $86M in Mexico, signaling continued FMCG expansion.
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