AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety & Regulation: Texas AG Ken Paxton opened a glyphosate residue probe into Bayer and PepsiCo, using civil demands and alleging manufacturers may have misled consumers. Nutrition Science: A European Heart Journal study linked several common food preservatives to higher hypertension risk, urging regulators to revisit additive safety. Health Breakthrough: A first-of-its-kind hepatitis B drug (bepirovirsen) showed about 1 in 5 patients reaching “functional cure” levels, with FDA review fast-tracked. Public Health & Food Access: Food Bank of Northern Nevada added SNAP walk-in help in Sparks, while College World Series leftovers are being rescued for Omaha families. Industry & Operations: SoFi Stadium hospitality workers avoided a strike with a new contract ahead of World Cup matches. Food Prices & Supply: H5N1 detections in poultry across 12 states are expected to keep egg and poultry prices pressured into summer. Local Food Culture: Boston diners are testing whether $30 sandwiches are “worth it” as sandwich prices and wholesale food costs keep climbing.
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