AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoReady-to-drink meals: Nestlé has bought the remaining 51% of yfood, valuing the ready-to-drink meal brand at about $523M, as it pushes further into convenient nutrition. Energy drinks scrutiny: Texas AG Ken Paxton opened an investigation into Celsius/Alani Nu over claims it may be marketing high-caffeine energy drinks to teens and children. Food safety & regulation: New York lawmakers passed a bill requiring monthly heavy-metal testing and public disclosure for infant formula and baby food, after Consumer Reports found concerning levels in past testing. Food retail & logistics: Target opened a large 529,000-square-foot temperature-controlled food distribution center in Thornton, aiming to speed fresh and frozen deliveries to stores. Food assistance pressure: A Salmon Arm food bank story shows demand rising and repeat visits becoming the norm, while summer lunch programs like Hole Food Rescue’s Sprout expand to cover the school gap. Local food culture: Boston is getting Tipsy Scoop’s boozy ice cream franchise next spring, with earlier catering and delivery. Food security data: Jordan’s food self-sufficiency rose to 61.4% in 2024, driven by vegetable and some livestock gains, but wheat and seafood remain import-heavy.
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