AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety Watch: Mumbai’s iconic K Rustom ice cream parlour had its licence suspended after an FDA inspection found severe hygiene lapses, including rats and flies, plus expired artificial flavouring agents. Foodborne Illness Update: Cyclosporiasis continues to spread in the U.S., with Maryland reporting 32 cases so far in 2026 and MedStar adding another; Michigan is nearing 1,000 cases and Massachusetts is also seeing confirmed infections. Affordability Pressure: A Harris Poll for The Guardian says nearly half of Americans struggle to afford basics like groceries and gas, with 95% calling it an affordability crisis. Global Hunger: WFP warns northern Nigeria faces looming severe hunger as conflict worsens and funding falls short. Agrifood Jobs & Inclusion: A new Malabo Montpellier Panel report argues agrifood systems can create decent jobs across Africa if policies support inclusive rural transformation, with women farmers highlighted as key to resilient food systems. Local Food & Community: Feeding America’s “Food as Medicine” expands access to tailored nutritious foods via health partners and food banks, including in northern Nevada.
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