AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoProduct Launches: Scott & Jon’s is entering tuna with a frozen homestyle tuna noodle casserole, tapping demand for familiar, affordable comfort food. The meal delivers 21 grams of protein, and the company says consumers preferred it two to one over a leading brand in a blind test. Grocery Leadership: Good Food Holdings named longtime company executive Adam Caldecott CEO, succeeding Neil Stern. Caldecott says the grocer will invest in its teams and preserve the distinct character of its five banners. Restaurant Economics: As major chains retrench, locally owned restaurants are leaning on personal service and flexibility. Industry pressures remain severe: average restaurant expenses rose about 36% from 2019 to 2026, and 42% of operators were unprofitable in 2025. Food Preservation: A Nigerian nonprofit is piloting solar-powered crop dryers paired with blockchain tracking to cut post-harvest losses and improve access to processing facilities, with support from UNDP and partners. Trade and Food Access: Canadian agri-food trade remains heavily tied to the U.S., which received nearly 62% of Canadian exports in January–August 2026. Meanwhile, Wheatland County’s food bank packed 966 hampers last year, up from the year before, including support for more working households.
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