AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI in the kitchen, but not on the plate: Culinary students at the National Restaurant Association Show say they’re using AI for chores like inventory counts, yet they’re wary of letting it touch food quality. Consumer pressure stays weird: The restaurant industry is calling today’s demand “complex,” with more diners saying they’re spending beyond their means and cutting how often they eat out—while operators still see resilience from people prioritizing going out. Farm policy waits on the Senate: Montana producers are pushing for changes after the House passes a “skinny” 2026 Farm Bill, arguing it doesn’t match higher input costs and market losses. Food supply chain friction: Italy’s Mutti warns tomato prices could rise if energy costs stay elevated through peak season. Trade tensions hit groceries: Panama and Costa Rica escalate over blocked agricultural imports, with Costa Rica calling it a “trade blockade.” Local delivery keeps spreading: Haiti’s Cap-Haïtien is seeing faster growth in food delivery via TapTap Now, turning ordering into a daily habit.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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