AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWorld Cup Food & Drink Buzz: Maple Ridge is rolling out seven free downtown FIFA World Cup viewing parties starting June 12, plus a “Game On Passport” that lets fans scan QR codes at local restaurants, cafés, breweries and shops for prize entries through July 31. Fast-Food Promotions: McDonald’s Canada is joining the FIFA World Cup 2026 hype with limited-time themed meals and collectible cups/toys, including a FIFA World Cup 26 Happy Meal lineup. Big Business Deal Watch: Unilever and McCormick executives are “blueprinting” their proposed $40B merger, with investors still uneasy about the scale and food-industry track record on mega-mergers. Agri-Food Mental Health: New University of Guelph research shows Ontario farmers face high anxiety and depression rates, with women scoring higher and many reporting symptoms worsening since the pandemic. Food Industry Innovation Funding: Six organizations have been selected to administer $30M in federal clean-tech funding for Canadian agriculture, including groups focused on agri-food innovation and food tech commercialization. Local Dining Spotlight: The Toronto Star published its “Top 100 Under $100” list, highlighting affordable, high-quality restaurants across the GTA.
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