AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFood safety & recalls: Cyclosporiasis linked to recalled iceberg lettuce is easing in Ohio (189 new cases in the week to Aug. 27, down 55%), but the broader U.S. outbreak still spans 47 states, while other pathogens keep hitting headlines (listeria tied to ricotta, salmonella from eggs and jalapeños, and FDA’s urgent warning on frozen blueberries). Campus dining: The University of Utah is rolling out a centralized, rotating food-truck program to expand cuisine variety and improve scheduling across campus. Policy & labeling: Nestlé is pushing for India to consult food firms as debate continues over packaging warning rules, alongside ongoing FSSAI scrutiny of misleading ads and claims. Food insecurity: South African universities report student hunger running from 30% to 65%, and U.S. shoppers in the East Bay are leaning on food banks as grocery costs climb. Industry & operations: Dnata’s high-security airline catering kitchen in Melbourne produces about 20,000 meals daily for 26 airlines. Dining culture: Bon Appétit named New Orleans’ Saint Claire among the best new restaurants in the U.S., and Baltimore’s Taste is moving from food truck to a brick-and-mortar spot.
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