AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFood Safety & Health: A European Heart Journal study links high intake of non-antioxidant preservatives (including sodium nitrite and potassium sorbate) to higher risks of hypertension and cardiovascular disease, prompting calls for regulators to re-check additive safety. Regulatory Scrutiny: EPA FOIA documents show officials edited a pesticide/PFAS-related webpage after industry input, drawing criticism that the agency is shielding industry from accountability. Food Security & Community Support: Bay Indies’ resident-run pantry bounced back and expanded into a county-wide resource after a shutdown and relocation; Food Bank of the Rockies launched its “Chip In, Chip Away” one-day campaign to close a growing hunger gap. Restaurant & Consumer Trends: Wonder adds former Chipotle CFO Jack Hartung to its board as it pushes toward an IPO-ready future; MTY Food Group plans to close up to 50 Papa Murphy’s corporate stores as customer pull weakens. Food Industry & Packaging: Malaysia’s PM directed ministries to engage manufacturers under supply-cost pressure, with plastics highlighted as key to food packaging. Public Health Outbreaks: Michigan’s Cyclospora outbreak hit 2,640 cases, with other states also reporting increases. Training & Operations: talabat Kuwait brought KGCA in as a training partner for a six-week restaurant bootcamp focused on menu, pricing, and kitchen performance.
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