AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRegulatory Crackdown on Ultra-Processed Foods: HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former FDA chief David Kessler are teaming up to challenge the 1958 GRAS loophole, as new federal data says ultra-processed foods make up 55% of Americans’ daily calories (nearly 62% for kids). US Legal Pressure: San Francisco filed a landmark lawsuit against manufacturers, drawing comparisons to tobacco-era litigation. India Inflation Watch: India’s wholesale inflation eased to 9.78% in July (from 9.87%), with food inflation rising to 6.65% and fuel/power pressures cooling. FSSAI Compliance Push: India’s food regulator trained businesses on labelling, display, advertising and claims amid Supreme Court scrutiny over front-of-pack warning labels. Food Safety & Fraud: The FDA is seeking more information on food chemicals and additives, while separate reporting highlights alleged mislabelling and purity issues in products like quinoa and avocado oil. Supply Chain & Trade: Armenia and Iran discussed joint agricultural investment, while Kyrgyzstan is considering extending a livestock export ban to protect meat prices.
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