AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoIndia Food Safety Crackdown: FSSAI has filed multiple adjudication cases against Nestlé India over baby formula products, including a follow-up formula that failed biotin testing twice, as part of a broader enforcement wave hitting major brands and restaurants. India Inflation Watch: India’s retail inflation rose to 4.82% in August, with rural food inflation climbing faster than urban, keeping pressure on the festive-season basket and raising questions over an October RBI rate hike. India Paneer Policy: FSSAI is considering a central ban on analogue (non-dairy) paneer after seeking state feedback, aiming to tighten what can legally be sold as paneer. Foodservice Expansion: Kikkoman opened a new $560m production facility in Jefferson, Wisconsin, boosting capacity and jobs for North American sauce and seasoning demand. Restaurant Openings/Closures: Lao Sze Chuan opened in Strongsville, taking over a former Red Lobster space, while Chao Baan in St. Louis is set to close after seven years. Trade & Exports: JETRO Malaysia plans a seminar to boost awareness and use of Japanese Wagyu secondary cuts beyond primary loin exports. Retail Delivery: Costco expanded ultra-fast delivery in the US via DoorDash and Uber Eats, adding more channels for grocery and household essentials.
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