AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFood Safety Crackdown (India): Karnataka’s FDA sealed a Zepto quick-commerce warehouse in Hoskote after inspections flagged non-compliant labelling, misbranding, and unhygienic storage/handling, with further legal action expected. Food Safety Crackdown (India): In a separate Bengaluru case, FDA inspectors found labelling, licensing and storage lapses at Zomato’s Hyperpure unit, including missing FSSAI licence details for some items and mislabelled packed products. Worker Pay (Australia): Uber Eats and DoorDash delivery drivers won a Fair Work Commission minimum hourly wage of $31.30, kicking in Aug. 17, with platform accident insurance requirements. Dairy IPO (India): Temasek-backed Milky Mist’s ~$163m IPO was fully subscribed on day two, led by retail and non-institutional bids. Food Supply & Affordability (Canada): Ontario’s food terminal expansion plan aims to boost competition and affordability, with growers and operators hopeful for lower prices. Mushroom Push (Philippines): The Department of Agriculture backed a Filipino enoki project in Silang, Cavite, to expand local production and cut imports. Labeling & Fraud Scrutiny (Australia): FSANZ backed an ACCC probe into alleged food adulteration and misleading labels, including country-of-origin and “cage-free” claims. Beverage Industry (Global): A new report on bakery investment highlights major factory and automation spending by players like Grupo Bimbo and Warburtons despite demand pressure.
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