AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFood Safety Recalls: Walmart is recalling Bettergoods frozen pasta nationwide over possible listeria contamination, urging customers to return affected 22-ounce packages for a refund. Regulatory Watch: A federal court in Manhattan reinforced FDA preemption in an OTC cancer-warning fight, dismissing state-law labeling theories tied to benzoyl peroxide products. Public Health Access: The FDA is recruiting consumer representatives for drug and device advisory panels, with applications due Nov. 15, 2026. Dairy & Deal News: Sargento completed its acquisition of La Terra Fina, creating a new deli business unit for dips, spreads and quiches. Agriculture Research: Kentucky State University added a third year of field data on whether biochar can help keep soybean soil productive. Trade & Prices: A CHFA CEO warned consumers could see higher prices and fewer choices as trade tensions drag on. Energy Costs & Food Security: Maine Gov. Janet Mills urged Congress to boost LIHEAP after heating-oil prices surged, warning families may have to choose between staying warm and buying food. Industry Growth: Gong cha climbed to No. 129 on Franchise Times’ Top 400, citing faster Americas expansion.
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