AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFood Waste Standards: ISO 20001 and Canada’s CSA K100 are giving companies shared ways to measure and manage food loss and waste, but the real win will come from using those numbers to change operations. Coffee Habits: A new survey finds 91% of Canadians drink coffee, with drip the top at-home choice and more people drinking it more often than last year. Front-of-Pack Labels: Research says Health Canada’s “high in” symbols are already reshaping carts—many shoppers avoid products or switch brands, though price still blocks some changes. Beverage Recycling Push: Singapore’s beverage container return scheme is boosting deposit returns and shifting how people collect and recycle. School “Real Food” Plan: The Trump administration wants more scratch-cooked meals, but aging school kitchens and limited funding make it hard to deliver. Food-as-Medicine Scaling: Unite Us and Instacart are teaming up to connect care coordination with grocery benefits for Medicare/Medicaid and chronic-condition support. Supply Chain Pressure: Rising diesel costs are squeezing restaurant margins and food distribution, with Texas distributors absorbing some of the hit. Food Safety & Recalls: The FDA reports a nationwide recall of chlorthalidone tablets due to dissolution problems. Local Food Access: California extends a farmer-to-food-bank tax credit through 2032 to keep surplus produce flowing to families.
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