AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSchool Nutrition Push: HHS launched the $32.5M DEPEND initiative to help schools add more nutrient-dense foods, with grants for pilots across purchasing, workforce, student demand and meal operations; first awards are due in October. Fast-Food Toys & Pop Culture: McDonald’s will roll out a SpongeBob x One Piece Happy Meal starting Sept. 15, adding 15 toy designs tied to the ocean-themed crossover. Food Aid via Farm Partnerships: New Zealand’s Pāmu and charity Meet the Need are distributing mince-focused recipe cards to help families stretch donations into budget-friendly meals. Pizza Spotlight: USA Today writers named Plymouth’s Pizza e Vino among 27 best pizzerias in America, highlighting its official VPN (Neapolitan) certification. Pet Food Safety: FDA issued a nationwide recall of certain Northwest Naturals frozen raw pet food lots over possible salmonella contamination. Beverage Retail Expansion: Jaindl Beverage Company bought Hawk Enterprises, adding 19 water, energy and ready-to-drink coffee brands and expanding distribution across five counties. Sweetener Scrutiny: A new study links xylitol blood levels to higher risk of major cardiovascular events, including heart attack, stroke or death.
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