AGP Executive Report
Last update: 16 hours agoTrade & Retail Moves: TSNN’s trade-show roundup highlights Clarion Events’ Lauren Ocoma promoted to Senior VP, Events & Brand Strategy for FDIC International’s Fire & Rescue Group. Hospitality & Dining: Fairmont expands its global “Special Happens…” guest experiences with eight new activations, including a Beyond the Slopes adventure at Fairmont Tremblant and curated drinks/music at Fairmont Tokyo. Food Media: Rainmaker Content acquired international sales rights to Crave’s Canadian restaurant drama “Crash Course” (first two seasons). Canadian Consumer Push: Ikea Canada marks its 50th with a $1 Traditional Breakfast (Ikea Family members) and Breakfast Club of Canada donations. Industry Finance: Keurig Dr Pepper agrees to sell its Chobani stake for $800M and transfer a facility for about $125M, generating roughly $925M in proceeds as it prepares a corporate split. Trade War Watch: Reporting continues on US-Canada trade fallout hitting dairy and drinks, with Canadian whisky reportedly finding a loophole via larger shipping containers. Local Food Business: Truckin’ BBQ says it’s closing its Hillcrest Village location, with final service Sept. 13 and continued catering/food trucks.
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