AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoQuick-Commerce Food Safety: India’s AICPDF is pushing for uniform rules for dark stores run by Blinkit, Zepto and Instamart after Maharashtra inspections led to licence suspensions over storage, temperature, cleanliness and pest-control lapses. Food Access & Delivery: New Hanover County (North Carolina) launched a Food and Medical Delivery Program with Instacart, waiving delivery fees and adding a stipend for fresh food for residents in designated food deserts. Local Food Infrastructure: Illinois awarded nearly $4m in Local Food Infrastructure Grants to expand storage, processing and distribution for local producers and food businesses. Food Safety Labels: A California-focused report highlights how “Best By” vs “Use By” vs “Sell By” can confuse shoppers, with “Sell By” criticized as a driver of waste. Halal on the Road: Pahang’s JAIP targets halal certification for all East Coast Expressway R&R food premises by year-end. Community Food Support: Albuquerque extended its mobile food pantry schedule through December, and New Zealand’s Meet the Need reports rising demand tied to cost-of-living pressures. Business & Consumer Culture: The CNE previewed “wild” menu items like Kraft Dinner smoothies and nitrogen-infused Oreo treats for this year’s fair. Dog Food Recall: A UK pet food company recalled fresh dog meals after reports of vision loss and related eye issues.
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