AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFront-of-Pack Warning Labels: India’s FSSAI says it will finally move ahead with hexagonal health warning labels for foods high in saturated fat, sugar, or salt after a Supreme Court push—raising fresh questions about how long regulators let ultra-processed diets slide. Grocery Squeeze: New data from Australia shows supermarket baskets are up sharply year over year, with shoppers shifting to bulk buys, frozen foods, and swapping meat for cheaper staples like lentils. Food Safety Crackdowns: Jammu & Kashmir FDA banned 10 ghee brands and specific batches after lab tests flagged adulteration and misbranding; Delhi NCR hoteliers are also sharing FSSAI audit checklists amid heightened hygiene scrutiny. Recall Alert: Lundberg Family Farms recalled 27,000+ packages of Jasmine white rice over possible foreign material contamination, with refunds and discard guidance for affected lots. Supply Disruption: PepsiCo reported damage to its Mykolaiv production facility after Russian strikes, saying no injuries occurred and supply restoration is underway. Food Security Pressure: A Pacific peace-and-security report warns fuel shocks and rising costs could spill into broader instability across island nations. Market & Trade: The US is pressing Mexico over a cheese naming dispute tied to EU regional protections. Local Dining: Sarasota’s restaurant scene keeps reshuffling with closures and new openings, including a new Shebeen Irish Pub location.
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