AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFood Regulation Showdown (US): HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former FDA chief David Kessler are pushing to revoke the 1958 GRAS loophole, after federal data found ultra-processed foods make up 55% of adult calories and nearly 62% for youth—setting up a major legal and policy fight over ingredient oversight. Front-of-Pack Labels (India): India’s Supreme Court sharply rebuked FSSAI for delaying front-of-pack warning labels on processed foods, warning it’s bowing to industry pressure while children’s health is at stake. Food Safety Crackdown (India): Maharashtra FDA suspended licences of Domino’s outlets (including three in Mumbai) over hygiene and food-safety lapses, as inspections expanded across major chains and eateries. Industry Innovation (Food Tech): Trace One named Raphaël Bertholet as Chief Product & Technology Officer to speed AI-driven product development and compliance for food & beverage brands. Plant-Based Spotlight: Great Taste Awards 2026 highlighted vegan standouts across categories from pizza and ice cream to chocolates and oat drinks. Supply & Trade (Coffee): Ethiopia’s coffee exports to China are surging, with one exporter reporting rapid growth and expanding long-term channels.
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