AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFood Safety & Health: A European Heart Journal study using France’s NutriNet-Santé cohort links high intake of non-antioxidant preservatives to higher risks of hypertension and cardiovascular disease, with sodium nitrite and potassium sorbate among the strongest signals, prompting calls for regulators like the FDA to re-check safety. Packaging Cost Shock: California’s SB 54 begins phasing in producer responsibility for plastic packaging waste, with dairy makers warning the compliance burden could disrupt supply and push up grocery prices. Inflation Watch: India’s wholesale inflation jumped to 9.87% in June, driven by food and fuel pressures tied to West Asia tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions—spilling into consumer prices. Agri-Tech & Supply Resilience: Cropin launched OrbitAI, positioning “agentic” AI on Google Cloud to support crop, climate and soil decision-making for global food production. Food System & Environment: A Great Lakes food-web meta-analysis tracks PFAS movement, showing PFOS declines in lower lakes after phaseouts but persistence in upper lakes. Industry Operations: UK testing firm FIS Group’s Noted launches purpose-built fieldwork hubs for FMCG, food and drink product testing.
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