AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSNAP Ruling: A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from letting states bar SNAP recipients from buying soft drinks, candy and snacks, saying the Agriculture Department lacked authority for the waivers. Consumer Protection: India’s CCPA hit Storia Foods and English Oven maker Mrs Bectors with ₹1 lakh penalties each over misleading “100%” claims and ordered the ads removed from packaging and websites. Food Safety & Fast Food: An Arby’s manager in Oklahoma was charged with felony poisoning after a customer alleged herpes from food allegedly contaminated by spitting. Alcohol & Health: A Nature Health study (843 papers) found alcohol raises health risks at higher levels across many outcomes, including cancers, even below one drink a day. Beverage Marketing: Mars is rolling out dye-free M&M’s but says blue and brown won’t be included initially due to difficulty finding alternatives. Industry & Energy: Ghana’s food and beverage manufacturers group FABAG warned repeated electricity tariff hikes are a disincentive to industrial growth. Retail/Convenience: Couche-Tard’s “Core + More” strategy drove stronger Q4 results, with growth in food and packaged beverages. Local Food Aid: Cebu’s Walang Gutom Kitchen opened to provide free daily meals for people facing hunger.
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