AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoFood Safety Crackdown (Kuwait): Kuwait’s social affairs ministry urged co-ops to follow PAFN rules, including strict separation of food from detergents/chemicals, proper cold-chain storage, and bans on expired, damaged, or unfit food—plus hygiene, pest control, and health certificates for handlers. Outbreak Watch (US): FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate alfalfa sprout outbreak tied to Minnesota’s Everything Sprouts LLC, with 55 illnesses across 15 states and four hospitalizations. Retail Compliance (India): Telangana’s TG SAFE suspended licenses of dark-store operators (including Zepto and Blinkit) after inspections found expired items, hygiene lapses, pest issues, and spoiled produce. Community Food Relief (US): Carson City’s Food for Thought marks 20 years with a push to raise $20,000 and collect 2,000 pounds of food for weekend child meal bags. Direct-from-Farm Growth (US): FarmMatch announced expanded tech, logistics, and farm partnerships to grow regenerative farm access nationwide. Beverage Trends (UK): A Glasgow-based “Martini Tester” role is being offered as classic martini demand rises. New Openings (US): Swig opened in Crest Hill, betting on “dirty sodas” and customizable energy drinks to draw long lines.
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