AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHealth & Nutrition: A new study in Cancer Epidemiology links daily sugary drink intake to higher gastric cancer risk, with participants consuming at least one sugary drink per day showing a 32% higher risk over 12 years. Agave Spirits: Entries are now open for the 8th annual Tequila Mezcal Challenge, with judging set for Nov. 7–8 in Denver and results due mid-November. QSR & Menu Strategy: Chili’s is leaning into its “Better Than Fast Food” push to take on fast-food giants, with Mexican QSR flagged as a potential next target. Restaurant Economics: Restaurant and bar sales rose in August, but a separate local story shows how pressure is still forcing closures—Fork & Ale in Berks County shut suddenly while another operator remains open. Food Tech & Reformulation: Ingredion’s planned $3.6B Tate & Lyle deal aims to expand texture and health solutions as brands reformulate for “healthy taste.” Alcohol Innovation: Diageo is betting on mid-strength alcohol growth, citing consumer preference for two mid-strength drinks over one full-strength option. Hospitality Real Estate: Louisiana’s State Bond Commission cleared key financing terms for a planned $600M Omni headquarters hotel at New Orleans’ convention center.
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