AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Safety: The CDC is tracking five active foodborne outbreaks linked to oysters, cheese and sprouts. The FDA has also issued draft guidance on cadmium levels in baby food, while Vietnam is proposing to streamline food-safety oversight. Supply Chain Rules: U.S. enforcement of the food traceability rule has been delayed until July 2028, extending the runway for businesses to prepare. A new report says 97% of food and drink firms identify modern-slavery risks in their supply chains. Trade and Investment: A U.S. food importer is challenging 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, highlighting trade pressures on cross-border suppliers. Cambodia is urging investment in food processing, packaging and quality standards to move exports beyond raw commodities. Farm Resilience: Sabah plans to strengthen producer support, infrastructure, technology and market links, while aiming to raise rice self-sufficiency from 22% to 40% by 2030. Venezuela’s new food plan also aims to connect local producers, science and logistics to improve affordable supply. Food Safety Standards: HACCP remains the foundation of major GFSI-recognized certification schemes, underscoring its continuing role in food-sector risk management.
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