AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoGlobal Hunger Watch: The UN World Food Programme says a very strong El Niño could push nearly 49 million more people into acute hunger, lifting the total to 274 million, with Central America and Southern Africa hit hardest. Food Safety Crisis: The US Cyclospora outbreak has surpassed 10,000 lab-confirmed cases across 47 states, with at least 517 hospitalizations and two deaths, as CDC continues to investigate clusters tied to produce. Retail Fallout: Salad and Go is closing all locations after filing for bankruptcy, blaming weakened consumer confidence amid the Cyclospora outbreak even though it says it wasn’t implicated. Fast-Food Response: Chipotle removed jalapeños nationwide after a Minnesota Salmonella outbreak sickened more than 100 people, citing a specific common lot as the likely source. Health & Claims: A study links higher intake of diet drink sweeteners (aspartame, saccharin, acesulfame potassium) to faster cognitive decline in adults under 60, adding pressure on “zero-calorie” marketing. Policy Shock: Japan approved a two-year cut to the food and beverage consumption tax to 1% from 8%, aiming to ease inflation but raising fiscal-health concerns. Industry Moves: Cranswick reports a strong start to the year, driven by demand for protein-rich pork and chicken, plus growth in convenience foods and pet food.
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