AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety Recall: MorningStar Farms recalled frozen plant-based nuggets and sausage patties after plastic pieces were found in select products, urging shoppers to check freezers and return or discard items. Food Fraud Watch: Thailand’s canned fish probe followed viral claims of mackerel being substituted with tilapia, with regulators seizing thousands of cans and ordering a recall while species testing continues. SNAP Shock: Wisconsin faces thousands losing food assistance from July 1 as federal changes bar SNAP for refugees, asylum seekers and other humanitarian admissions, with Milwaukee County hit hardest. Policy & Food Access: A Senate Farm Bill draft would expand tribal eligibility for conservation and rural programs but stops short of key self-determination proposals tied to food distribution. Industry & Retail: Endeavour’s “State of the Hops” report maps beer demand using retailer data, while the Independent Brewers Association says access should be shared with smaller brewers. Hospitality & Weather: UK heatwave-driven demand is boosting hotel stays and cocktail sales at voco Oxford properties, showing how climate swings can quickly reshape food and drink demand. Halal Dining: Malaysia’s Sixty9 Islamic Steakhouse grew from a halal-prep gap, building a western-steak concept aimed at genuinely halal preparation.
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