AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDairy Update: USDA says March cheese production rose 8.1% year over year to 1.259 billion pounds, with mozzarella up slightly and cheddar up sharply, while butter climbed as well—another sign the dairy pipeline is still running hot. Food Security on the Ground: Nicholson Public Library is launching free summer meal bags for kids 0–18 with no eligibility checks, running May 26–July 24. Restaurant Pulse: Technomic data suggests casual dining is “back,” but the gains are concentrated—Chili’s alone added nearly $1B in sales in 2025. Public Health & Policy: FDA drug-center acting head Tracey Beth Hoeg is expected to leave after Commissioner Marty Makary’s exit, adding uncertainty to drug oversight. Supply Chain Pressure: Grocery prices jumped in April, with analysts pointing to Iran-war energy shocks pushing diesel costs into food. Legal/Workplace: A soda bottler agreed to settle an EEOC disability bias suit, while EEOC also sued a Texas Chick-fil-A operator over religious discrimination. Wildlife Risk: Chronic wasting disease was found on Wyoming’s National Elk Refuge, triggering new monitoring and biosecurity steps.
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