AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFood Policy Shake-Up: Federal data says ultra-processed foods make up 55% of Americans’ daily calories (nearly 62% for youth), as HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former FDA chief David Kessler push to rein in the 1958 GRAS loophole that lets companies self-certify additives without full FDA review. School Meals Update: USDA updated income eligibility for free and reduced-price meals for school and daycare programs, effective July 1 through June 30, 2027. Inflation Watch (Food Costs Still Matter): U.S. CPI cooled to 3.4% in July, but grocery shoppers are still feeling pressure—Hawaii reported higher bread, produce, and non-alcoholic drink prices, with beef at record highs. Fast-Food Beverage Move: McDonald’s is teaming with Red Bull for the Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer, rolling out Aug. 17 nationwide. Food Safety Alert: Oma’s Pride is voluntarily recalling a 6-lb lot of Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe due to possible Salmonella contamination. Global Aid Fallout: AP reports U.S. USAID cuts in Nepal are linked to rising deaths of pregnant women and babies after maternal-health outreach shut down.
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