AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety: FDA warned that Once Upon a Farm toddler bars pose a choking hazard after a nationwide recall. Washington reported the first U.S. bird-flu death of 2026 in a dairy worker; officials say pasteurized milk remains safe. Restaurant Business: DoorDash has entered the value-meal battle with $12 boxes, while Aroma Joe’s opened beside Dunkin’ in Bucksport, Maine, as the coffee chain expands. Freddy’s promoted Lindsey Kochanski to vice president of marketing. Agriculture: Oregon hazelnut growers will get relief through a $22 million USDA purchase. USDA also added eight companies to its Product of USA labeling initiative. Beverages: BevZero specialists say choosing the right base wine is crucial to producing quality non-alcoholic wine, as alcohol removal concentrates what remains. Trade and Costs: Nongshim’s U.S. unit is suing for tariff refunds, while Americans’ food and housing costs together take nearly half of household budgets. Industry Initiatives: Golden Corral will offer veterans a free Veterans Day meal and extend fundraising for Disabled American Veterans through Nov. 29.
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