AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety Crackdown (India): Maharashtra’s FDA suspended 13 food licences after a statewide inspection found serious hygiene lapses, including cockroaches and rotting waste at a McDonald’s outlet in Colaba and live flies plus dead cockroaches at the Bombay Presidency Radio Club. Food Safety Crackdown (Pakistan): Pakistan’s water research council flagged 29 bottled/mineral water brands as unsafe, citing bacterial contamination and excessive sodium/TDS. Retail Expansion (India): Carrefour is back in India with a consumer-facing, food-first store in Greater Noida West, using a franchise partner and heavy private-label focus. Humanitarian Aid (Gaza): Egypt’s Red Crescent sent 70,000 food parcels to Gaza, including flour and supplies for hospitals. Industry Pressure (UK): Food & Drink Federation data shows a ninth straight quarter of negative business confidence as costs and regulation squeeze manufacturers and curb skills/R&D investment. Food Trends & Drinks: A new “Cloud Coffee” recipe blends espresso cream with coconut water; and a “Sarti spritz” spotlights the pink aperitivo Sarti Rosa in a prosecco-and-soda format. Community Food Events (US): The Allentown Fair is inviting fairgoers to vote via QR codes for the 2026 “Best New Fair Food.”
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