AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFood & Beverage Expansion: Orkla Snacks is buying European Candy Group (CCI) for €207M ($239M) to scale production of its viral vegan gummies brand Bubs and avoid future shortages. Retail & Consumer Brands: Jollibee is accelerating in Canada, signing a multi-unit deal to develop 16 restaurants in British Columbia over five years, building on existing stores and an Edmonton franchise agreement. Pet & Specialty Retail: Pet Valu’s stock drawdown has pushed its dividend yield near 3%, raising the question of whether the TSX pet retailer is a bargain or a value trap. Food Safety Recalls: Momchipz Veggie Chips (broccoli florets & cauliflower) are recalled in Canada due to undeclared gluten; consumers with gluten-related disorders are urged not to eat them. Supply Chain Security: Verisk reports cargo theft losses in the U.S. and Canada more than doubled to about $304.6M in Q2, with organized groups increasingly using cyber tactics like business email compromise. Travel/Consumer Impact: Canada updated its Taiwan travel advisory warning tourists about mandatory national security drills, with fines up to $6,500 for violations.
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