AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety Crisis: Nigeria’s NAFDAC confirmed 48 deaths and 182 illnesses tied to methanol-contaminated alcoholic and herbal concoctions in Ondo State, with reports of blindness and ongoing verification. Retail & Packaging: Wendy’s will roll out its iconic yellow packaging again starting Sept. 28, reviving a long-running fan favorite across Frostys, nuggets, burgers and fries. Labor & Campus Food: Pomona College shut down its unionized student-run Milk & Honey boba shop, firing 13 student workers and citing revenue decline amid a Starbucks boycott; students are rallying to reopen. Public Health Policy: Jamaica’s Health Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton opened dialogue with Seprod over sugar-tax impacts as the company prepares temporary layoffs of 141 workers. Food Industry Regulation: India’s FSSAI took action against Nestlé baby food after finding a substandard sample and filing cases over alleged misleading infant-formula marketing claims. Global QSR Expansion: Jollibee opened a flagship Bahrain City Centre store, highlighting Chickenjoy and other menu staples as it expands in the Middle East. Mobile Food Sector: PDX Cart Builders was acquired in a deal aimed at boosting custom food-truck manufacturing for mobile operators. Food & Drink Events: SYSKEVASIA 2026 returns Nov. 6-9 in Athens, spotlighting packaging, machinery, printing and logistics for food and beverage brands.
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