AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFood Safety: The FDA is removing three cancer-linked chemicals from food-coloring and produce-ink uses. Two Salmonella investigations have sickened 49 people, with no food source identified. Prices & Supply: Grocery prices rose 0.4% in October, while wholesale food prices climbed 1.3%, led by a sharp increase in vegetable costs. Higher diesel prices are adding pressure on food transport. Farm Watch: Oregon confirmed its first H5N1 case in a dairy herd, while Washington’s infected-herd count reached 43. Food Access: Proposed SNAP changes could reduce assistance for millions as food banks report growing demand ahead of Thanksgiving. Industry: Ready-to-drink beverages lifted Corby’s quarterly sales as spirits faced pressure; a Papa John’s franchise operator also filed for bankruptcy.
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