AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety Crisis: Nigeria’s NAFDAC confirmed 48 deaths and 182 cases after suspected methanol-laced alcoholic/herbal drinks, with 5 reported blind and dozens still hospitalized. Public Health Watch: Bulgaria reported an avian flu outbreak at a mule duck facility near Plovdiv, triggering protection and surveillance zones plus planned cleaning and disinfection. Retail & Pricing Pressure: Kroger stopped selling Red Bull at Fry’s nationwide, while Australia’s card surcharge ban is leaving small food businesses squeezed by ongoing merchant fees. Community Food Access: Volunteers in Texas packed about 100,000 meals nationwide for Feed the Country, including 1,800 meals in North Dallas. Local Food & Drink Culture: Lafayette’s first Trader Joe’s opened to big crowds and plans to donate eligible unsold food; Springfield’s Cider Days returns for its 28th year. Business Expansion: Smish Smash may open a full Berkeley restaurant after building a following in San Francisco’s Saluhall. Food Industry Compliance: Mumbai FDA seized banned gutkha/pan masala worth ₹1.13 crore after a long chase, underscoring ongoing crackdowns.
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