AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSchool Food Push: The USDA launched “Harvest to Hallways,” pairing local procurement outreach with up to $25M in Farm to School grants and $50M for school kitchen equipment to boost scratch-made meals. Trade Pressure on Menus: Restaurants Canada said it’s defending Canada’s response to U.S. tariffs, warning some measures could raise food costs and urging targeted exemptions. Food Insecurity Climb: Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap shows food insecurity rising in San Antonio and across Texas, with children hit hardest. Food Safety Basics: A “Balance” segment focused on tailgate food safety—clean, separate, cook, chill—to prevent illness during peak grilling season. Retail Value Format: Houchens Food Group rolled out Food Saver, a new discount grocery format built around more fresh meat and produce at lower prices. Regulatory Scrutiny: India’s FSSAI issued notices forcing food firms to withdraw misleading claims, while Kuwait’s PAFN said joint inspections of cooperatives will continue. Local Grocery Security: Vancouver’s Nesters Market fire case drew criticism after a conditional sentence, with the grocer citing major losses and disruption. APEC Food Security: APEC ministers backed rural infrastructure and agri-food resilience via innovation and digitalization, plus stronger fisheries and aquaculture support.
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