AGP Executive Report
Last update: 24 minutes agoFood Safety Watch: Cyclospora outbreaks keep widening in the U.S., with Texas reporting 48 cases as of July 6 and Louisiana investigating 23 more; officials urge careful produce washing and safe meal prep as symptoms can be severe and last weeks. Corporate Food & Value: PepsiCo said North American demand cooled in Q2 as consumers tightened budgets, even after price cuts on snacks; the company also warned of higher commodity costs ahead. Health & Nutrition Science: New research links microplastics found in human artery plaque and stroke-related clots to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke or death, and notes ultra-processed foods may be a major exposure route. Packaging Policy: Switzerland’s new packaging ordinance sets 2030 recycled-content and design-for-recycling rules, with parallels to the EU’s packaging waste approach. Retail Signals: Costco reported double-digit June sales growth, with foods and sundries leading gains. Innovation in Ingredients: A lab study suggests protein extracted from discarded marigold flowers could become a sustainable food ingredient.
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