AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety Crackdown (India): Maharashtra’s FDA suspended licences of elite Mumbai clubs after inspections found cockroaches, flies, expired ingredients and other hygiene failures, while also tightening rules around school canteens and junk food near campuses. School Junk-Food Ban (India): The state ordered a ban on high-fat, high-sugar and deep-fried items within school premises and a 50-metre radius, naming snacks and sugary drinks including vada pav, samosas, chips, chocolates and ice cream. Public Health & Food Insecurity (DR Congo): The WFP warned Ebola is worsening hunger in eastern Congo, calling it “a crisis on top of a crisis” as markets and supply routes are disrupted. Local Food Safety (Namibia): Katima Mulilo residents raised alarms after sewage allegedly contaminated maize, with calls to keep affected grain out of the food chain. Nutrition Push (US): RFK Jr. is set to launch “The Real Food Show,” promoting Dietary Guidelines themes like protein, whole grains, fruits and vegetables through home-friendly recipes. Food Access (Colorado, US): A Feeding America report found youth food insecurity rising sharply in Mesa County and across Colorado’s Western Slope, with affordability pressures driving more families to skip meals. Market Watch (Sri Lanka): John Keells Holdings plans to bring Wendy’s to Sri Lanka, with the first outlet targeted for December 2026.
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