AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety Crackdown (India): FSSAI issued 150+ notices to major food and beverage brands over misleading ads, false claims, and labelling non-compliances, naming companies including Nestlé India, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola India, Red Bull India, Danone India, Monster Energy and others; it also issued notices to Amazon and Flipkart and cancelled an Amazon warehouse licence. Pet Food Recalls (US): Two US dog-food recalls were announced—one linked to Salmonella and another over possible metal contamination—prompting warnings for pet owners and anyone handling the products. Breastfeeding Trend (India): A new survey shows fewer mothers exclusively breastfeed for the first six months, with experts pointing to work pressures and gaps in hospital and family support. Food Security Policy (Asia-Pacific): Hong Kong’s environment secretary will attend the APEC Food Security Ministerial Meeting in Hangzhou to discuss agricultural development, science and digital transformation. Climate & Crops (Italy): Heatwaves and drought are pushing Italian apple harvests earlier, shrinking fruit size and forcing some early yields into processing instead of fresh sales. Local Food & Hospitality: Carlow’s Blas na hÉireann awards shortlist highlights seven regional producers; meanwhile, Southend published updated food hygiene ratings with multiple venues scoring “very good.”
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