AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFood Aid: The UN World Food Programme is cutting monthly food support in Gaza for 500,000 people, halving rations and reducing hot meals as funding falls short and hunger remains widespread. Food Industry: Lindt has ousted CEO Adalbert Lechner after a sales slowdown, with former chief Dieter Weisskopf returning temporarily while the Swiss chocolate maker searches for a successor. Prices: Grocery inflation in Ireland reached 4.69% in the 12 weeks to October 4, while shoppers made more frequent, smaller trips and leaned on promotions. Food Safety: India’s FSSAI has asked Zepto to explain how a customer allegedly received expired besan and to detail steps to remove affected stock and prevent a repeat. Baby Food: Consumer Reports found lower heavy-metal levels in its latest tests, with 96% of 48 products below its concern threshold; two had elevated arsenic, and microplastics were detected in all 15 products tested for them. School Meals: Rising food and labor costs are forcing US school cafeterias to cut staff and menu items, with 95% of school nutrition leaders worried about financial sustainability.
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