AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Safety Crackdown: Taiwan prosecutors indicted four companies and 15 executives over alleged mishandling of Brazilian soybeans with heat damage risks, with potential prison and major penalties and operations halted pending safety reviews. Nutrition & Reformulation: Tate & Lyle says F&B reformulation is moving beyond sugar cuts toward broader “metabolic wellness” targets like carbs, fiber and protein, reshaping ingredient selection. Natural Color Push: FoodRGB expanded its natural food color portfolio to a full ten-color spectrum as brands face growing scrutiny over synthetic dyes and demand for heat/light-stable alternatives. Climate & Food Security: South Africa urged binding global action on drought and land restoration finance at UNCCD COP17, citing progress on restoring millions of hectares. Food-Tech Commercialization: Tufts launched a shared food and materials R&D hub to help startups scale prototypes and testing ahead of a fall 2026 opening. UK Food Shock Risk: A report warns the UK’s reliance on imported fruit and veg leaves it exposed as heatwaves and drought hit supplies.
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