AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFood Safety Watch: India’s FSSAI reiterated its ban on wrapping or serving food in newspapers, warning ink can leach heavy metals and that repeated handling can spread microbes—especially risky for hot, oily or moist items. Business Strategy: A new look at “big business” in food finds large players are divesting low-growth units and shifting capital to higher-margin categories, while premium, nutrition and specialised ingredients still attract investment. Hygiene & Hospitality: Excel Dryer launched an interactive hand-washing and drying quiz based on a global restroom study, highlighting that 80% of respondents say they would not return to restaurants with messy facilities—boosting demand for better, touchless drying. Policy & Daily Costs: India’s Ujjwala LPG scheme is back in the spotlight as Congress claims reduced subsidised cylinders will add a ₹900-crore annual burden on Karnataka women. Disaster Impact on Food Supply: After the Philippines’ Mindanao quake, two major tuna exporters in General Santos City suspended operations, with a possible restart in 1–2 weeks pending assessments.
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