AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHospital Food Sustainability: UW Health is pushing a more sustainable, plant-forward menu via local vendor partnerships, aiming to change perceptions of “uninspired” hospital meals. Food Innovation & Consumer Texture: Industry chatter is shifting from just flavor to “mouthfeel,” as brands chase crunchier, gooier, more satisfying textures. Packaging Investment Signals: PMMI’s 2026 Packaging State of the Industry Report pegs the U.S. packaging machinery market at about $11.7B in 2025, with food the biggest end market (~44%). Soy Processing Expansion: CHS plans a $700M Wisconsin soybean crush plant to boost processing capacity by 60%, supporting meal/oil markets and rural jobs. Food Safety & Recalls: FDA-related recalls hit the wellness injectable space, with Centric Compounding pulling certain glutathione and “Myer’s Cocktail” products over endotoxin contamination risk. Regulatory Watch: South Korea is probing ~$743M in suspected food-sector tax evasion and transfer pricing by online platforms. Inflation Pressure: India’s retail inflation rose to 4.82% in August, with food—especially onions—driving the increase. Beverage & Retail Moves: Sysco announced a $1B common stock offering to fund part of its pending Jetro Restaurant Depot acquisition.
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