AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFood Insecurity Watch: New Mexico food banks report 30–40% more people seeking help as SNAP rules tighten and costs rise, while Kentucky’s Heartland region shows a sharp jump in food insecurity and Barren County hits 21.6%. Community Drives: Hy-Vee’s back-to-school food drive raised $295,935 for Midwest pantries, and CGI employees packed 20,000 meals for Acadiana food banks. Public Health & Safety: Maine says its cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce is “gradually beginning to slow” after recalls; UK health officials suspect imported Ukrainian eggs in a salmonella outbreak. Policy & Labeling: India’s food regulator proposes front-of-pack red warning labels for high fat/sugar/salt, reversing earlier delays. Retail & Business: Chicago will fund up to $500,000 in neighborhood market grants via ARPA, and Real Canadian Superstore execs point to grocery pharmacies as a fast-growing healthcare lever. Food & Drink Trends: Mocktails keep gaining traction in restaurants and bars, and Australia’s Yo-Chi frozen yogurt chain plans a U.S. debut in Dallas.
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