AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Safety Crackdown: Maharashtra’s FDA says it will fast-track revocation of suspended food business licences so compliant operators aren’t stuck in limbo while enforcement ramps up. School Meals Sourcing: Reps. John Garamendi and James Gallagher reintroduce a bill to require more U.S.-grown food in school meal programs, tightening when districts can use imported products. Recall Roundup: FDA-linked recalls span eggs, lettuce, and ready-to-eat meals, including a metal-contamination recall distributed via major grocers; cyclospora-linked illnesses tied to bagged lettuce continue to drive consumer warnings. Supply Chain Shift: Sysco halted purchases of iceberg lettuce from Mexico amid the cyclospora outbreak and is moving to U.S.-grown supply to keep deliveries steady. Restaurant Industry Watch: Sysco’s CEO discusses its planned acquisition of Restaurant Depot; meanwhile, Taco Bell’s cyclospora recovery narrative faces scrutiny over how quickly officials were contacted. Community Food Access: Illinois awarded nearly $4M to strengthen local food infrastructure, while Connecticut begins distributing one-time $300 grocery benefits to people cut from SNAP. Brand & Menu Moves: Cava rolls out Glazed Salmon aligned with Mediterranean roots, and First Watch pushes national recognition as it posts continued growth.
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