AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Safety & Recalls: FDA cleared a recall of duloxetine delayed-release capsules after tests found a potentially cancer-causing nitrosamine impurity; patients are urged not to stop abruptly. Food Safety & Recalls: FDA also flagged multiple food recalls, including macaroni and cheese and Alfredo sauce products, citing undeclared allergens or salmonella risk. Regulatory Watch: A Public Citizen investigation says the unapproved weight-loss peptide retatrutide is being sold online with reports of hospitalizations, raising concerns about enforcement. Grocery & Consumer Trends: FMI research finds private-label buying remains strong—most shoppers say they’ll keep buying store brands even if prices fall. Retail/Brand Moves: Campbell’s is launching a gluten-free chicken noodle soup with Banza chickpea pasta designed to hold up in soup. Restaurant Business: Yum Brands will sell Pizza Hut for $2.7B in two deals, as competition and cautious spending squeeze the chain. Agriculture & Supply Chain: USDA is ramping up the New World screwworm response in Texas after detections, warning ranchers to watch and treat quickly. Macro Pressure on Food: May inflation hit 4.2%, driven largely by energy costs tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict—an input-cost headache for food and beverage.
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