AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoInflation Watch: U.S. CPI jumped to 4.2% in May, the highest since 2023, with energy costs driving most of the increase—gas and electricity pressures are feeding into grocery budgets. Food-Safety & Health: Connecticut officials say three children died after apparent diphenhydramine overdoses, prompting renewed warnings about safe medication storage. Regulatory & Additives: The FDA’s voluntary push to phase out six synthetic dyes by end of 2026 faces hurdles, with major brands still not publicly committing and research linking dyes to behavioral concerns in kids. Supply Chain & Risk: With Iran escalating actions around the Strait of Hormuz, oil-market volatility is back in focus—an energy shock can ripple into fertilizer and food prices. Agriculture Threat: USDA is stepping up the fight against New World screwworm after detections in Texas, warning the parasite could become a major cattle-industry problem. Retail Tech: DoorDash rolled out “Ask DoorDash,” letting shoppers describe what they want for restaurant, grocery, and soon reservations.
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