AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety Recalls: Oma’s Pride recalled a lot of frozen raw dog food (Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe, 6 lb, Lot BB012729) after FDA testing found Salmonella; three illnesses were reported, and the product was shipped to 11 states. Pet Food Legal Pressure: DOJ sued Darwin’s Natural Pet Products over repeated bacterial contamination claims, alleging Salmonella and Listeria in FDA-collected samples. School Nutrition: Aramark Student Nutrition rolled out its 2026-27 school-year LTO lineup, leaning into bold, global flavors with meatless options in most offerings. Retail & Franchise Moves: Subway is pushing back on franchisees’ ability to close stores while also planning a late-night push. Quick-Service Shakeout: Salad and Go’s collapse is being traced to aggressive growth, overhead, and consumer pullback after food-safety scares. Global Food Supply Tension: Ukraine proposed a Black Sea truce with Russia to halt attacks on civilian shipping, aiming to reopen grain routes as prices stay elevated. Food Insecurity: US food banks report surging demand as SNAP cuts take effect, leaving “freezers getting empty.” Health & Food Policy: Wisconsin advanced AB1027, requiring FoodShare data reporting to USDA.
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