AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Security & Community Aid: Kent Food Bank & Emergency Services in Washington state received a $450,000 King County grant to improve its facility, boost capacity, and expand mobile delivery. Local Food Drives: Community Care Thorold is staging a city-wide food drive Aug. 8 as visits to its food programs rose to nearly 18,000 last year. Food Safety & Outbreaks: U.S. health officials are tracking two major outbreaks—cyclosporiasis tied to shredded iceberg lettuce and salmonella linked to jalapeños—as contaminated products are pulled. Global Food Prices: The FAO Food Price Index edged up in July, with sugar (+5.6%) and wheat (+5.8%) among the biggest movers amid heat, energy costs, and geopolitical strain. Food Waste Tech: Puerto Rico startup Baggie lets restaurants monetize end-of-day surplus via “surprise orders,” aiming to cut waste and recover costs. Industry/Policy: Maryland launched a SNAP employment-and-training finder tool with 46 partner providers to help recipients access work supports. Food & Drink Business: A former CVS in Baton Rouge is being converted into a multi-tenant dining hub, including PJ’s Coffee, Wingstop, Donuts & Burgers, and expected pizza expansion.
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