AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSchool Nutrition Push: HHS launched the $32.5M DEPEND program to test ways to get more nutrient-dense foods into school meals, with projects funded from $75K to $2.5M and results shared publicly. Food Safety Shock: The FDA upgraded Taylor Farms’ cyclospora-linked iceberg lettuce recall to a Class I event as case counts climb to 11,500 across 20 states, with CDC infections still appearing. Beverage Expansion: HTeaO named a new CEO and secured fresh funding to accelerate growth of its iced tea chain, citing strong 2025 sales and rapid location expansion. Dairy Investment & Risk Tools: Chobani will invest $1.2B in Pennsylvania to expand milk processing capacity, while StoneX won New Zealand approval to offer milk price risk management to dairy farmers. Agriculture Funding: The Philippines’ Department of Agriculture proposed a lower 2027 budget of P198.45B, citing changes to farm-to-market road funding. Retail Demand Shift: Canadian food and household goods makers report surging demand for local products, but say some retailers are slow to respond, pushing more direct-to-consumer sales.
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