AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood Safety & Retail Impact: A Cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded lettuce served at some Taco Bell locations is pressuring sales, with foot traffic down 18.9% in the U.S., but analysts say the brand damage is likely temporary unless cases persist for months; Mexico also said there’s no evidence yet linking its lettuce to the U.S. outbreak. Trade & Consumer Prices: The U.S. is rolling out a new 25% tariff on Brazil (with key items like beef/coffee and some exports exempt), while the U.S. prepares fresh forced-labor tariffs on about 60 economies as the temporary 10% levy expires—raising the odds of higher costs and more friction for shoppers across the region. Branding & Consumer Goods: Coca-Cola unveiled a new global visual identity system to keep its look consistent across packaging, retail, vending and digital—starting with Latin America among other markets. Payments & Business Tools: Ramp launched stablecoin accounts and payments for businesses, aiming to simplify cross-border vendor payments and accounting. Retail Expansion: France’s Kiabi plans its first Argentina store (Buenos Aires) with a $20mn rollout plan to reach up to 20 outlets. Corporate Leadership: FirstCash announced a planned CEO succession starting Jan. 1, 2027.
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