AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFood Safety: Telangana’s human rights commission has ordered a report into suspected food poisoning among girls at a Wanaparthy hostel after students ate chicken. In Singapore, caterer Gourmetz was fined $13,000 after meals were linked to 45 gastroenteritis cases at a primary school. Industry Pressures: PepsiCo faces investor scrutiny as weak North American demand, rising costs and falling sales volumes weigh on profits. Food Inflation: Canadian experts warn higher diesel costs could push grocery prices up this winter, especially for imported and refrigerated produce; diesel was up 75% year over year in August. Farm Costs: NFU Scotland is urging fuel rebates and energy support, warning volatile costs threaten domestic food production. Awards: Isle of Wight Distillery won gold for its Mermaid Salt Vodka at the Great British Food Awards, while Isle of Wight Tomatoes also took gold for its cherry tomato sauce.
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