AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoProduce Confidence: A cyclospora outbreak and recall concerns are weighing on fresh-produce sales, with industry leaders calling for better traceability to rebuild shopper trust and limit future disruptions. Food Price Scrutiny: South Korea’s competition watchdog has opened a probe into suspected price coordination involving everyday foods such as tofu, kimchi and instant rice. Manufacturer Pressures: Canadian food and beverage sales rose 4% in the first half of 2026, but inflation-adjusted volumes were flat as tariffs and higher costs squeezed margins. Food Safety: Nigeria’s NAFDAC seized counterfeit packaging materials worth more than ₦200 million in a raid targeting supplies for alcoholic drinks and other products. Regulatory Watch: A proposed U.S. FDA expansion of a regulatory exemption could allow some chemicals to be used directly in food without safety review, drawing warnings from public-health advocates.
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