AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoQSR Earnings Watch: McDonald’s reported strong Q2 profit but missed U.S. sales growth expectations as value deals failed to fully pull in diners under pressure from higher costs. Hospitality & F&B Ops: First Watch posted Q2 results with same-restaurant sales up 3.4%, while Hormel named a new CEO with restaurant dishwashing roots, signaling a turnaround push. Middle East Food Business: Kempinski Palace Cairo officially rebranded its hotel and plans renovations, and Dubai’s SUPA Uzbek Culinary House is set to open in September with plov, kebabs and Uzbek pastries. Food Innovation: Aleph Farms secured Singapore approval for cultivated beef, targeting restaurant launches in 2027. Health & Food Safety: Michigan confirmed the first U.S. cyclospora deaths tied to the outbreak, with investigations continuing into sources. Culture & Taste: Türkiye’s Rize continues to claim tea as local identity, while Hong Kong chefs are using fermentation as a core cooking structure, not just a garnish.
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