AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHousehold Budgets: U.S. growth has not eased affordability pressures: a German economic institute says inflation remains above the Federal Reserve’s target while hiring has slowed, and voters continue to cite high prices as a top concern. Food & Dining: Starbucks is dropping its plant-based breakfast sandwich from U.S. menus. McDonald’s must face a proposed class action alleging its McRib marketing misleads customers about the sandwich’s ingredients; the company says the claims are meritless. Food Safety: The FDA has announced a nationwide recall of certain ashwagandha capsules over potential Salmonella contamination. Seafood: U.S. consumption fell to 18.4 pounds per person in 2024, down from 19.1 pounds in 2023, with shoppers increasingly choosing value options such as canned tuna and pollock. Grocery Finds: O&H Danish Bakery’s Almond Kringle is returning to Trader Joe’s stores nationwide for a limited time.
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