AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety Recall: The USDA issued a Class I recall for imported Italian pork guanciale after a lab test found Listeria monocytogenes, affecting about 1,513 pounds distributed to restaurants and retailers in eight states. Platform Push for Safety: Swiggy rolled out a dedicated helpline and in-app channel so customers can flag food-safety complaints, as the company strengthens its food-safety measures. Food Insecurity Pressure: A new Ohio food-bank survey found more than half of households had to choose between paying for utilities or food, with many also trading off rent, medicine, and transportation. Global Poverty & Food Shortages: Cuba’s human-rights reporting says 94% of people live in extreme poverty and most have skipped meals due to food and money shortages, with power outages worsening the crisis. Market Power, Not Scarcity: A South Africa op-ed argues the country’s hunger problem is driven by concentrated “gateways” that control access, prices, and choices—not by lack of food production. Brand Moves: KFC appointed its first-ever global chief brand officer as it tries to modernize and compete harder in fast food. Local Wins & Community Food: New Zealand chefs won big at the Golden Chef’s Hat grand final, while Feeding San Diego’s Del Mar Wine & Food Festival added a Drew Brees celebrity pickleball fundraiser.
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