AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUltra-Processed Food Crackdown: A new federal push targets the 1958 GRAS loophole that lets companies self-approve additives, as data shows ultra-processed foods make up 55% of Americans’ daily calories (nearly 62% for youth), with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former FDA chief David Kessler backing efforts to tighten oversight. Food Safety & Fraud: New Zealand avocado oil brands face purity allegations after lab tests commissioned by an industry group claim products were diluted with undeclared oils, while named firms reject the claims. Retail/Restaurant Pressure: Subway is reportedly making it harder for franchisees to close stores while also expanding late-night hours, as quick-service operators juggle labor and demand. School & Contract Catering: Aramark Student Nutrition rolls out a 2026-27 LTO lineup built around bold, global flavors and more meatless options. Supply & Price Risks: Kenya’s ICPAC warning flags below-normal rainfall in western areas, raising the odds of tighter supplies and higher food prices. Seafood & Fisheries: Nigeria, FAO, ECOWAS and the EU call for investment to close the country’s 2.2m-tonne fish supply gap, while Chesapeake Bay regulators seek public input on possible menhaden harvest cuts. Agriculture Support: Ghana distributes fertiliser and improved seeds to cushion farmers against flood and low-price pressures. Hospitality Training: Liberty University and Mariners Landing launch a hospitality internship program for students.
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