AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUltra-Processed Food Crackdown: US health officials and former FDA leaders are pushing to rein in GRAS self-certification after data showed ultra-processed foods make up the majority of calories, with new legal action and calls to revoke key exemptions. Food Safety Under Pressure: South Korea’s delivery sweep flagged 58 eateries for violations, including unsafe handling and missing health checks, while India’s Maharashtra FDA suspended multiple Domino’s outlets over hygiene breaches. SNAP Cuts Bite: Illinois reports nearly 150,000 losing SNAP benefits after federal changes, driving a surge in demand for micro pantries and food banks. Kenya Food Crisis Warning: Cereal growers warn of dangerously high aflatoxin in maize and call for stronger farm support like extension officers. El Niño Watch for Food Exports: Reuters reports Latin America braces for a potentially record-strong El Niño that could reshape rainfall and drought risk across the world’s top food-exporting region. Wine Industry Volatility: Treasury Wine Estates flagged major Americas declines, while Ireland’s wine sector touts bumper harvest potential despite heat and wildfire risks. Premiumization in Confectionery: Hershey is accelerating premium offerings to capture trade-up demand. Beverage Retail Trends: Swiggy’s Rs 49–99 99 Store now drives 1 in 7 food orders, showing affordability is reshaping online dining.
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