AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTrade War Hits Food & Drink: The U.S. is set to ban a wide range of Canadian alcohol, dairy and motorcycles as retaliation escalates, with the bans tied to Canada’s new $20B retaliatory tariffs—raising new uncertainty for U.S. beverage and dairy supply chains. Courtroom Food Fight: A federal judge ruled Smucker’s lawsuit against Trader Joe’s over frozen PB&J sandwiches can proceed, keeping alive claims that Trader Joe’s products are too similar to Uncrustables. Food Safety Alert: USDA recalled more than 1,500 pounds of imported pork guanciale due to possible listeria contamination, a Class I recall. Hunger Pressure in Schools: SNAP cuts are putting free school meals at risk for millions of children, with eligibility tied to SNAP/Medicaid participation. Retail & Ingredients: In-N-Out changed two bun/seasoning ingredients, sparking customer backlash and renewed scrutiny of fast-food reformulations. Local Food Community: Arizona expanded access to flu (and updated COVID) shots via pharmacist “standing orders,” aiming to reduce delays for vaccinations.
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