AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFunctional Coffee Shift: A growing wave of “mushroom coffee” and caffeine-light drinks (reishi, lion’s mane, chicory, golden milk, rooibos, matcha) is reframing morning beverages as stress and immunity tools, not just caffeine hits. Food Safety Alert: A parasitic illness linked to contaminated food and water is surging in the U.S., with Florida nearly doubling cases year-to-date; health officials say pinpointing sources is hard because symptoms can take weeks to appear. Caribbean Cuisine Spotlight: Caribbean Flavaz rebrands a long-running sandwich shop with “swicy” sweet-and-spicy flavors like jerk, curry goat and oxtail stew, showing how diaspora food is finding new local audiences. Law Enforcement Crackdown: Police raided Worcester’s The Spot Caribbean restaurant, alleging cocaine and fentanyl trafficking and seizing cash and firearms. Beverage Business Signal: PepsiCo says international beverage growth in Q2 was supported by India, with its International Beverage Franchise posting volume gains. Tourism & Dining Demand: World Cup crowds are reshaping local food-and-drink traffic patterns, boosting some venues while leaving others flat.
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