AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSynthetic Food Safety: A peer-reviewed report warns “synbio milk” may contain dozens of uncharacterized compounds and fungal proteins never tested for human consumption, raising calls for mandatory safety testing. Cognitive Health: A Monash University study links higher ultra-processed food intake to worse attention and slower mental processing speed, even among adults eating “healthy” diets. Sugar Reformulation: Caribbean Flavours and Fragrances is helping local manufacturers cut sugar to meet Jamaica’s new sugar tax while keeping taste and competitiveness. Food Marketing & Kids: Hope for the Future in Antigua and Barbuda is engaging families on how unhealthy food and beverage marketing affects children and school food environments. Packaging & Recycling: Bhubaneswar’s BMC launches a PET bottle collection drive with Hindustan Coca-Cola under extended producer responsibility rules. Fast-Food Expansion: Popeyes UK rolls out a new Cajun Crunch menu nationwide from June 16, following a Swindon launch. World Cup Food Culture: Hong Kong catering groups target 6–8% growth during the FIFA World Cup with discounts and match-time promotions. Microplastics Push: California AG Rob Bonta joins a multistate letter urging the EPA to expand monitoring of microplastics in drinking water. Retail Savings Tip: Wetherspoon diners are urged to compare prices across locations via the app after viral claims of up to 50% differences for identical meals.
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