AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRestaurant Loyalty Playbook: A Melbourne report says “signature” drinks and “little treat hops” are keeping diners coming back as competition shifts from bar-hopping to repeatable flavor rituals. Inflation Watch: China’s CPI rose 1.2% YoY in May, with core inflation steady, signaling calmer underlying demand. New Openings & Local Food Culture: An Indian restaurant using “traditional” methods opened in Workington, while Hawaii on the Hill’s 10th annual Taste of Hawaii on the Hill drew 100+ local businesses to Washington, D.C. Beverage & QSR Growth: Coca-Cola stock extended gains as Morgan Stanley named it a top beverage pick ahead of the FIFA World Cup; Cava plans to hire 2,500 and open 75+ units in 2026; Wetzel’s is pushing co-branding with Cold Stone to expand footprint. Food Supply & Risk: Beef prices are already pressuring restaurants, and a New World screwworm outbreak in Texas is adding fresh uncertainty for cattle supply chains. Policy & Farming Support: The Philippines will set pre-harvest rice buying benchmarks to protect farmer earnings amid El Niño risk. Sustainability in Food: Rocky Ridge Brewing launched a regeneratively sourced, World Environment Day-linked beer series tied to soil and emissions goals.
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