AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSustainability Push in Spirits: Three distilleries are tying liquor sales to forest restoration, with “plant a tree per bottle” models turning aging-wood supply into an environmental mission. Retail Powerhouse: Wegmans landed on Forbes’ list of America’s largest family businesses (No. 36), and says it’s now met its “Food You Feel Good About” standard across all bakery products. Food Waste at the App Level: In New Zealand’s Waikato, Too Good To Go is helping cafes sell surprise bags of unsold food, cutting waste while giving customers a cheaper treat. Aid Funding for Nutrition: Haiti launched a US$23.6M, seven-year IFAD-backed program to boost local production of nutritious food and incomes. Food Security Watch: Namibia’s acute hunger outlook improved versus last year, but climate shocks still leave hundreds of thousands at risk. Hospitality Contract Shake-Up: The University of Kentucky selected Compass Group for dining and other enterprise services starting July 1, following an Aramark transition. Food Prices Under Pressure: Nigeria’s inflation ticked up to 15.69% in April, with food and transport still driving costs. Local Expansion: Food City broke ground on a new Madison, Alabama store opening next spring.
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