AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCyclospora Crisis: Taco Bell customers are being told to avoid shredded iceberg lettuce tied to a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak, with investigations pointing to Taylor Farms and cases surging across states including Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia and Indiana. Regulator Push: India’s FSSAI urged food businesses to strengthen quality systems, adopt digital traceability and communicate transparently as social-media complaints rise. Youth Health Policy: Philippines health advocates urged President Marcos to raise sin taxes on alcohol, sweetened beverages and tobacco to better protect young people. Energy Drink Crackdown (UK): England will ban sales of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s from April 2027, with fines for retailers. Functional Drinks Launch: Nichols and THG (Myprotein) plan a sugar-free, low-calorie clear whey protein water range under the Vimto brand, launching in September. Industry Momentum: SIGEP Asia 2026 and Restaurant Asia 2026 opened in Singapore, spotlighting F&B and foodservice innovation across Asia.
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