AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNew UK openings: Zinglet is launching its first UK chicken restaurant in Birkenhead, scaling a Halal, made-to-order concept built from Caprinos Pizza’s franchise playbook. Food safety watch: Straus Creamery recalled select organic ice cream flavours in 17 US states over possible metal contamination, while a separate powdered-milk recall continues to expand across retailers due to salmonella risk. Business & logistics pressure: In Puerto Rico, S2 Services asked a federal judge to disregard documents in a Ports Authority dispute, arguing they introduce new claims that could ripple through the food supply chain. Inflation backdrop: India’s retail inflation ticked up in April, with food inflation rising on vegetable oil, fish/seafood, fruits and ready-made foods. Community food access: Jharkhand’s High Court ordered monthly food baskets for HIV-thalassemia families, but parents say delivery is still hard and inadequate. Manufacturing investment: Mars plans AUD$200M to expand Australian manufacturing by end-2027, including renewable energy and capacity upgrades.
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