AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFood Safety Alerts: A North Carolina wholesaler recalled nearly 168,000 pounds (80+ tons) of raw beef, pork and goat after the meat bore a “false USDA mark” and wasn’t federally inspected, with no illnesses reported. Climate & Supply Chain: Hurricane Lowell battered Kauaʻi and Maui, knocking out power and damaging oceanfront resorts and infrastructure, prompting visitor postponements. Retail & Pricing Pressure: Britain’s retail sales worsened in September as consumer confidence weakened and costs rose, with online sales falling fastest in nearly three years. Industry Consolidation & Antitrust: An opinion piece calls for ending Canada’s grocery “cartel,” citing claims of price-fixing in bagged bread and broader consolidation concerns. Sustainability Innovation: Researchers say intertidal red seaweeds can rapidly clean shrimp-farm wastewater by stripping key nutrients. Halal Tech: Indonesia’s trade attaché says AI can speed parts of halal certification, but human inspection remains essential for ingredient-by-ingredient verification. M&A Watch: A roundup highlights major food-and-beverage deals, including Mars’ Kellanova acquisition and McCormick’s Unilever integration. Organic Spotlight: Ireland’s National Organic Awards named winners as the organic market grows.
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