AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFood Recall Watch: Lidl recalled Eridanous shortbread cookies in 10 states because English allergen labels were missing on foreign-language packaging, with undeclared wheat, soy, milk and egg; no illnesses reported. Food Safety & Consumer Behavior: A Chicory survey found the U.S. cyclospora outbreak is already changing shopping—over 60% said they altered what they buy, with many shifting away from fresh produce. Public Health Update: Michigan reported 10,077 cyclosporiasis cases across 70 of 83 counties as the outbreak expands nationwide, with CDC noting thousands more unconfirmed cases. Hunger Data: Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap named Texas the most food-insecure state again, with 19.4% of Texans facing hunger (about 6.1 million people). Industry Logistics: DoorDash won FAA approval to run commercial drone deliveries beyond visual line of sight, aiming to launch in the fall. Alcohol Distribution: RNDC, the second-largest U.S. wine and spirits distributor, filed for Chapter 11 and will wind down operations. Corporate Finance: Bark named Anya Hamill CFO, bringing CPG finance experience from Laird Superfood. Food & Energy Policy: A new agrovoltaics explainer highlights growing food under solar panels as a potential win for farmers and renewable energy.
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