AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety Watch: The FDA says a Taylor Farms shredded iceberg lettuce sample that initially tested positive for cyclospora was a false positive, even as the broader outbreak investigation continues and retailers remove affected lettuce. Agri-Exports: APEDA helped ship the first frozen French fries from Uttarakhand to Iraq (24 metric tonnes), signaling growth in India’s processed food exports. Food Waste & Profitability: A new look at restaurant “invisible waste” points to over-ordering, prep and inventory gaps as major profit killers, urging operators to connect data across systems. Local Food Access: In east Gainesville, a free farm-to-table community dinner (“Eat Like It Matters”) served 150+ people and aims to run quarterly to boost nutrition and food access. Supply Chain Pressure: Southern Africa procurement leaders report easing disruption fears but still-high anxiety tied to geopolitics, cyber risk and reliance on imported inputs. Hospitality Business Climate: UK Hospitality says 30% of operators are loss-making amid staffing and energy costs, while one North London restaurateur expands with a second Rossella site. Policy for Price Stability: Indonesia is pushing its Warung Pangan network (27,000+ partners) to stabilize prices and route subsidized food commodities via village cooperatives.
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