AGP Executive Report
Last update: a minute agoFood Safety Crackdown: Inspectors in Tennessee found roaches, unsafe thawing and storage, and mold/ice-machine buildup, forcing a closure at an award-winning restaurant. Regulatory Watch (India): FSSAI proposes tightening the “paneer” label so non-milk analogue products can’t market themselves as paneer, aiming to prevent consumer confusion. Health & Nutrition: A Taiwan study links short oral corticosteroid bursts in type 2 diabetes to higher risks of serious events like GI bleeding, pneumonia, heart failure, and fractures soon after starting. Fast-Food Expansion: KFC is testing new ideas in the US with an “Open House” concept store, including a first push into breakfast and late-night service. M&A in Food & Drink: A week of major deals highlights Mars’ Kellanova buy, JDE Peet’s expansion via JDE, and Danone’s functional nutrition push across Asia Pacific. Hospitality & Travel Demand: Bohol’s tourism slump—arrivals down nearly 22% in H1 2026—has travel agencies reporting fewer bookings and some resorts cutting jobs. Beverage Innovation: HARIO launches new US designs for its cold-brew “tea wine bottle” range, betting on stylish at-table cold-brew formats.
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