AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 minutes agoFood & Drink Jobs: U.S. food manufacturing hit a record 1.77M workers in 2025, even as its share of the workforce keeps shrinking—still a major engine for grocery staples and local employment. Fast-Food Value Pressure: McDonald’s reported slower U.S. growth as higher prices squeezed low-income customers; it blamed muddled value offers and said it needs better execution. Retail Pharmacy Access: Kansas City’s Midtown Costco deal may change the store format, but a councilman says pharmacy services will stay during the transition. Consumer Protection & Oversight: A Reuters report says a top CFPB examiner warned staff of “most unpleasant” fallout if they were too aggressive in supervising firms, highlighting a shift in regulatory posture. Sustainability in Consumer Supply Chains: Brady completed its $1.4B Honeywell Productivity Solutions acquisition, while Pack Expo will feature a big reusable packaging push, including a new reuse corridor. Water for Consumer Tech: Malaysia is weighing seawater desalination to support water-hungry industries like data centers without compromising public supply.
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