AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 minutes agoFood Safety Shock: The multistate Cyclospora outbreak tied to Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce has surged to 4,173 confirmed cases, with CDC tracking thousands more under investigation as FDA keeps probing the source and expands a second cluster. Regulatory Watch: Jamaica’s plant quarantine authority has tightened surveillance and border checks to keep Cyclospora from entering, with track-and-trace on U.S. suppliers and potential shutdowns if regional risk rises. Labeling Battle: Nestlé is lobbying U.S. regulators to let ingredient lists use simpler, common names (like vitamin C) instead of technical terms, arguing current rules can scare shoppers away. Animal Welfare & Trade: Brazil has signed a law banning foie gras sale and production, angering France and effectively ending French imports. Energy & Costs: Oil prices above $100 a barrel are expected to keep squeezing budgets for fuel-linked essentials, including food and school supplies. Industry Tech: Thermo Fisher launched InstaFlux to speed up media-on-demand workflows for food microbiology labs, aiming to cut prep labor and resource use. Catering Funding: Malta’s catering sector shows strong interest in EU funds for upgrades, with 81% of operators open to applying.
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