AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety & Recalls: Taylor Farms is issuing fresh salmonella-related recalls tied to jalapeños, with products pulled across 26 states, while Stop & Shop recalled two deli/produce items after a jalapeno supplier recall. Regulation Watch: HHS proposed tighter GRAS oversight, requiring manufacturers to notify FDA when they deem additives “generally recognized as safe,” and also submitted a proposed definition for ultra-processed foods. Fast-Food Expansion: Jollibee secured franchise commitments for 26 new Canadian restaurants (16 in British Columbia, 10 in Edmonton), aiming to nearly double its Canada footprint to 54 locations in five years. New Openings: True Food Kitchen opened in Boulder (its second Colorado spot), and El Paso’s summer restaurant scene added new taquerias and seafood-forward options. Health & Diet Research: A large study links adherence to plant-forward diets (including EAT-Lancet) with lower chronic kidney disease incidence over 12 years. Beverage & Brand Moves: 7UP rolled out a “lime-forward” makeover and recipe update, with zero-sugar versions arriving mid-August. Community Food Access: Iowa launched “Honor Harvest,” a Food is Medicine pilot delivering weekly Iowa-grown boxes to eligible rural veterans.
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