AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFood Safety & Recalls: Oma’s Pride recalled 639 bags of frozen raw dog food after FDA testing found salmonella across 11 states, while another pet-food recall targets products linked to dry-eye symptoms in dogs and a separate batch tied to eye issues. Restaurant Oversight: Pennsylvania restaurant inspections flagged issues ranging from hot-water temperature failures and unlabeled bulk containers to improper food holding temperatures and missing sanitizer test strips. Nutrition Reformulation: Tate & Lyle says F&B reformulation is shifting from just cutting sugar toward broader metabolic wellness—carbs, fiber, and protein—while keeping taste and texture. Inflation Watch: South Africa’s July CPI cooled to 4.3% as food and non-alcoholic beverages softened, even as food dynamics remain a key driver of household costs. Trade & Prices: UK food and drink exports fell to a decade low, raising concerns about investment and potential consumer price pressure. Beverage & Packaging: Asahi Beverages moved its Australian soft drink bottles to 100% recycled plastic, supported by container deposit schemes and local PET recycling capacity. Local Food Culture: Illinois State Fair fans crowned Backdraft BBQ and Tikka Street co-winners in the Golden Abe’s Fantastic Fair Food contest.
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