AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Policy Watch: The U.S. is moving toward tighter oversight for functional ingredients, with a proposed shift from voluntary GRAS notifications to mandatory reporting, alongside a first federal definition of ultra-processed foods—signals that could reshape how new food and beverage products get to market. Regulatory & Labeling Pressure: India’s food regulator is stepping up enforcement, issuing notices over misleading ads and claims, while separate guidance tightens food business licensing timelines and pushes back on questionable baby-food pouch sugar levels. Big Food Reform: General Mills says all U.S. cereals are now free from certified colors, completing a major ingredient cleanup across its cereal lineup. Retail & Brand Moves: Krispy Kreme has brought back its Pumpkin Spice Original Glazed Doughnut for fall, while Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights is rolling out movie-inspired food and drinks. Supply Chain & Trade: Domestic trade in the Philippines fell sharply in Q2 as sea freight volume dropped, and U.S.-Canada tariff tensions continue to ripple through packaging and grocery supply costs. Industry Culture & Community: LumiCup is expanding custom aluminum cup partnerships across major sports venues, and Union Oyster House is reportedly set to change hands—both pointing to how food service keeps evolving beyond the plate.
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