AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood Safety & Health Research: A Monash University study links higher ultra-processed food intake to poorer attention and slower mental processing, even in otherwise healthy diets. Cardiovascular Nutrition: A UK Biobank analysis reports that about three cups of tea daily is associated with a 17% lower risk of major heart events in people with existing coronary heart disease. Synthetic Food Scrutiny: A peer-reviewed report raises new concerns about synthetic biology “milk,” finding dozens of uncharacterized compounds and fungal proteins not tested for human consumption, with some countries moving to ban such products. Food & Beverage Business Moves: Pilgrim’s is investing about $75M to expand and modernize its Ellijay, Georgia poultry facility to boost higher-value boneless chicken products. Dairy Innovation Funding: Iowa’s Secretary of Agriculture announced 11 Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants totaling $614,620 in cost-share support. Non-Alcoholic Drinks Expansion: Botanical Brewing is opening two new Cape Coral locations, adding capacity to meet national demand. Microplastics Focus: California’s AG joined others in urging action on microplastics, as concerns grow over contamination in food and drink. Local Dining & Retail: Wingstop is set to open at Rushmere Shopping Centre in Craigavon, adding to the chain’s rapid UK & Ireland rollout.
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