AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Security & Waste Relief: New York hit a record 110 million pounds of food collected during Hunger Action Month through its Food Donation and Food Scraps Recycling Law, aiming to cut waste while feeding people. Ingredient & Supply Chain: Ingredion raised its quarterly dividend to $0.83 per share, underscoring continued momentum in ingredient solutions for food and beverage makers. Food Sovereignty: The Blackfeet Nation held its second annual FAST Blackfeet Food Sovereignty event, centering buffalo harvests and traditional knowledge to strengthen community food systems. Food Safety Oversight: FDA inspections in Fulton County, Ohio found one food/cosmetics firm (Grand Aire, Inc.) with “No Action Indicated,” while another FDA inspection in Jefferson County, Kansas cleared a veterinary-sector operator (Mid Kansas Cooperative). Retail & Pricing Pressure: Woolworths reported higher profits, but Australian dairy farmers criticized the retailer’s use of imported U.S. cheese, warning it squeezes local dairy processors and regional jobs. Dining Trends: Senior living dining is shifting toward more variety and resident choice, with operators redesigning menus and service models to match changing expectations.
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