AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety Alarm (US): Former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams calls out a surge in foodborne illness and vaccine-preventable disease, citing outbreaks tied to salmonella and a multistate egg recall that has sickened people across many states. Food Safety Crackdown (India): Mumbai’s FDA escalates enforcement, suspending licenses for multiple establishments over pest issues, temperature control failures, and cross-contamination risks; separate guidance also targets vendors using newspaper to wrap oily vada pav, urging food-grade packaging instead. Hygiene Ratings (UK): New local food hygiene scores roll in, including a top rating for a Caerphilly cakery after an inspection. Retail & Supply Chain (India): Carrefour returns to India with a food-first consumer store in Greater Noida West, leaning on fresh, private label, and a franchise partnership to win shoppers. Beverage Industry (Azerbaijan): Carlsberg expands its PepsiCo bottling partnership, adding PepsiCo soft drinks to its Azerbaijan operations from 2027. Business Pressure (UK): Food and drink manufacturers report a ninth straight quarter of negative confidence as costs and regulation bite, with many holding back on skills and R&D. Humanitarian Food Aid (Gaza): Egypt’s Red Crescent sends 70,000 food parcels to Gaza as part of its ongoing convoy operations.
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