AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Safety: The FDA is proposing to expand a regulatory exemption that could let some chemicals be added directly to food without safety review. Public health advocates warn the change could weaken oversight of ingredients such as flavorings and preservatives. Retail Cybersecurity: Cyberattacks disabled refrigeration systems at hundreds of French supermarket stores, spoiling food and triggering fires at some locations. Older control units reportedly lacked security updates. Restaurant Business: Domino’s third-quarter same-store sales rose 0.3%, but executives acknowledged that deep discounting is squeezing franchisee profits. Food Supply: Idaho sugar beet growers expect yields to fall about 10% after frost, wildfire smoke and water shortages hit crops; the state typically supplies nearly a fifth of U.S. sugar beets. Product Recall: Ireland’s food safety authority recalled batches of Ready Brek and Tesco porridge after flour beetles were found, advising consumers not to eat the affected products. Foodservice Distribution: Sysco is making its case to regulators for buying Restaurant Depot, arguing the deal could give restaurant customers more convenient access to supplies.
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