AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety Recalls: Sierra Nevada Cheese Company is recalling raw milk Graziers cheeses after a suspected multi-state E. coli O26:H11 outbreak tied to 13 illnesses, with FDA warning of serious risk for young children and immunocompromised people. Food Tech & Packaging: OKIO compostable cling film is entering UK foodservice, using PBAT plus plant extract from upcycled food waste as a PVC alternative for professional kitchens. Retail & Supply Chain: Lidl Northern Ireland says it boosted local supplier spend to £624m, with £536m going to homegrown food and drink suppliers and the rest to business services. Health & Diet Research: A large pooled analysis links higher ultra-processed food intake to increased chronic disease and death risk. Community Food Access: Detroit People’s Food Co-op says wildfires, extreme heat, and a power outage triggered a sales squeeze, prompting a push to add 500 members and raise funds. Policy & Trade: Russia’s restrictions on Armenian produce are hitting exports and forcing exporters to seek new European buyers. Beverage Circularity: Singapore’s beverage container return scheme fully launches Oct 1, with shoppers reporting smooth refunds via reverse vending machines.
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