AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety & Recalls: USDA FSIS issued a Class I recall for imported Italian pork guanciale after a lab sample tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes, affecting restaurant and retail distribution in eight states. Retail Policy: Maryland’s Oct. 1 law bans “surveillance pricing,” limiting how big retailers like Walmart can use shopper data to target price hikes. Fast-Food Strategy: KFC named Amy Ellis Durini its first-ever global chief brand officer, aiming to modernize the fried-chicken brand amid intense competition. Nutrition Trends: New survey data shows Americans’ push for more protein (“protein-maxxing”) is holding steady, with nearly half of adults seeking to add more protein. Food & Health Research: A study links regular spicy-food eating with lower risk of fatty liver disease, while preference for “mild” vs “heavy” heat appears to matter. Local Food Culture: Los Angeles highlights walkable food hubs like Grand Central Market and Little Tokyo, while multiple regional fairs and festivals spotlight farm-to-table and community food vendors. Agriculture & Regulation: FDA opened a botanical drug docket as wild ginseng harvest begins under federal trade controls.
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