In the latest FI Fast Break news podcast, we examine 7-Eleven’s plans to close 600-plus stores in North America this year.
In other news, a prolonged crisis in the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a global agrifood catastrophe, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. The group said prices could spike, and crop yields could be squeezed by disrupted fertilizer and energy exports. Full Story
Elsewhere, food safety advocates warn that recalls are slowing even as illness outbreaks tied to raw dairy and other products grow more contentious. With delayed traceability rules and rising corporate pushback, regulators face mounting pressure to modernize oversight. FI Focus
Meanwhile, breakfast foods are expanding beyond the morning daypart. Brands are reformulating breakfast products for portability to support demand for all-day breakfast, and lunch occasions involving frozen breakfast items rose 18% last year, per Circana, reported Food Dive. Full Story
And lastly, Jersey Mike’s had another strong year in 2025. Average unit volumes at the sandwich chain grew 3.2% last year to $1.37M, reported Restaurant Business. Full Story
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