AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRestaurant Value: McDonald’s plans new U.S. meal bundles early next year after lower third-quarter traffic, as it tries to win back budget-conscious diners. Food Safety: Once Upon a Farm recalled all varieties of its Organic Toddler Soft-Baked Tractor Wheel bars over a choking risk; the snacks were sold nationwide, and the company is offering refunds. Household Budgets: Student living costs in a Kansas State University index rose 7.5% year over year, more than twice the reported 3.7% CPI rate; gasoline was the biggest driver. Holiday Shopping: Circana says consumer confidence has weakened ahead of the holidays, though shoppers still plan to celebrate. Meanwhile, reports warn that more Americans are using buy-now-pay-later for holiday purchases while struggling to repay. At-Home Coffee: Lavazza’s new Tablì pod machine, which uses compressed coffee “Tabs” instead of conventional pods, is selling in the U.S. for $129.
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