AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFood Safety Watch: WHO estimates unsafe food causes 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths worldwide each year, with kids under five hit hardest, and calls for better water, sanitation, hygiene, safer handling, pasteurisation and access to care. Outbreak Update: In New York’s Broome County Corrections Facility, officials say the Salmonella outbreak is largely contained; only two patients remain hospitalized and testing points to chicken salad as the positive item, while investigators cite multiple food-handling violations. Animal Health & Supply Chain: USDA confirmed New World screwworm in a Texas calf and says the food supply is safe, with a quarantine zone and added resources for producers to stop spread. Summer Feeding: Maine’s SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) and SUN Meals return, targeting about 85,000 children with $120 benefits and statewide meal support. Retail & Community Food: Second Harvest Food Bank opened a community kitchen in Houma, built to serve thousands of meals daily and keep cooking during disasters. Tech in Dining: Dave’s Hot Chicken is rolling out restaurant tech selectively—dropping drive-thru voice AI after guests disliked talking to a robot. Brand & Beverage Marketing: Coca-Cola is using an AI “José vs. Mourinho” series for FIFA World Cup social content, signaling a shift toward always-on digital celebrity personas.
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