AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoInflation Watch: U.S. inflation hit 4.2% in May, the highest since April 2023, driven mainly by energy costs as oil and gasoline prices stay tied to Middle East turmoil. Food-Safety Tech: A University of Minnesota study says restaurant inspection records could be used like hazard “early warning” data by linking them with illness and outbreak reports. Fast-Food Shakeup: Jersey Mike’s took the top spot in an American Customer Satisfaction Index ranking, knocking Chick-fil-A off its long run. Menu Moves: Smoothie King rolled out free Hydration Watermelon Smoothies for National Smoothie Day and launched new protein-packed chicken flatbreads. Supply Chain Pressure: Progesterone supplies are tightening as demand for menopause and fertility treatments rises, creating intermittent prescription shortages. Global Trade & Prices: Reports say Iran plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and sell oil freely under a tentative U.S. deal, while other coverage warns the strait’s closure risk can quickly ripple into food and consumer costs. Regulatory/Compliance: Japan’s antitrust watchdog raided major ice cream makers over alleged price-fixing.
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