AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoFood Affordability: Canadian food banks recorded 2.35 million monthly visits in 2026, up nearly 9% in a year and 117% since 2019. Children made up nearly a third of visits, as food prices rose about 30% since 2021. Restaurant Outlook: U.S. fast-food traffic fell 2.6% last quarter, and several major chains are bracing for weak sales as earnings season begins. Restaurant Marketing and Tech: Sweetgreen says creator campaigns helped its wraps launch, using more than 500 micro- and mid-tier influencers. OpenTable reports rising reservation demand, while restaurants are weighing how to stop AI agents from crowding out diners. Food Waste: Caesars’ catering teams say they cut event waste by forecasting attendance, adjusting production in stages and donating eligible surplus through recovery partners.
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