AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Safety Warnings: A UK microbiologist urged people to avoid bagged salad, citing reports of Cyclospora-linked illness and claiming microbes can multiply in sealed packs even in the fridge. Quick-Commerce Crackdown: Karnataka sealed a Zepto warehouse in Bengaluru Rural after inspections flagged unsanitary storage/handling and non-compliant or incorrect labelling, as regulators widen enforcement beyond restaurants. Gig Delivery Pay: Australia approved a minimum hourly wage of A$31.30 for food delivery drivers during “engaged” time, plus personal accident insurance, starting Aug. 17. Food Insecurity: MSF says malnutrition in Baidoa displaced camps is worsening, with about half of examined children under five showing signs of malnutrition since January. Market & Policy Watch: A new report says no country is on track for 2030 food-system emissions targets, with global gaps still huge. Industry Moves: Bakery giants are investing heavily in flexible, automated production and resilient supply chains despite demand pressure. Corporate Giving: A UK report with Lidl warns corporate giving misses England’s most deprived pockets, often overlooking smaller local charities.
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