AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUltra-Processed Food Pushback: A new review links higher ultra-processed food intake to lower levels of key nutrients like vitamin A and carotenoids, while a separate federal dataset shows ultra-processed foods make up 55% of daily calories (and nearly 62% for youth), reigniting calls for tighter oversight of ingredients. Produce Recall Fallout: Taylor Farms recalled jalapeno products tied to a multi-state salmonella outbreak, adding to a troubling pattern of recent produce-linked outbreaks tied to the same supplier. Fast-Food Value & Pricing: Swiggy’s “99 Store” is now driving 1 in 7 orders, expanding to 500+ cities as affordability-led ordering grows 2.4x; meanwhile, Shake Shack faced backlash after a kiosk “no tip” moment appeared to raise shake prices, but blamed a technology error. Food Safety Crackdown: Bengaluru and Mumbai raids found hygiene failures at hotels and major fast-food outlets, with unsafe food seized and licenses suspended. Retail Expansion: 7-Eleven’s Philippine H1 profit rose to P1.84B on store growth and stronger ready-to-eat and proprietary beverage sales. New RTD Meal Launch: Whole Supp’s Body Fuel rolled into WHSmith Travel stores across Ireland, targeting convenient, high-protein nutrition on the go.
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