AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUltra-Processed Food Crackdown: HHS and former FDA chief David Kessler are pushing to revoke the 1958 GRAS loophole, after federal data shows ultra-processed foods make up 55% of adult calories and nearly 62% for kids—sparking a new front in the fight over ingredient oversight. Food Safety & Regulation: The U.S. FDA is also moving to tighten how new food chemicals are handled, while courts continue to challenge warning-label rules and industry pressure around them. Climate Pressure on Food: Kenya faces worsening drought risk as ICPAC warns of persistent rainfall deficits, with knock-on threats to crops, livestock and food prices. Supply Chain & Farming Support: Ghana’s government says it has distributed fertiliser and improved seeds to cut farmers’ costs and protect output. Industry Moves: Ferrero is buying Purely Elizabeth, signaling continued investment in “better-for-you” breakfast brands. Meat & Jobs: Tyson’s beef plant closure in Joslin draws union backlash, highlighting ongoing strain in meatpacking. Fisheries Watch: Chesapeake Bay menhaden harvest cuts are up for public comment as regulators weigh ecosystem needs against local jobs. Food Fraud Claim: New Zealand avocado oil tests allege products were diluted with cheaper oils, prompting calls for a dedicated “food crime” taskforce.
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