AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Assistance: A proposed SNAP rule could strip benefits from millions of Americans, with school meals also at risk for some children. Separately, USDA announced $77 million for school meal upgrades and farm-to-school programs. Food Safety: Two sprout-linked outbreaks sickened 111 people, with nine hospitalized; investigators traced them to seed lots, which remain outside FDA’s sprout safety rules. The FDA also revoked approval for methylene chloride in produce-marking inks and three solvents used in natural color additives, effective Jan. 11. Supply Chains: U.S. agencies warned hackers are targeting grocery and food-storage refrigeration systems, raising concerns about spoiled inventory and disrupted supply. Industry: Mars plans to invest $1.4 billion in U.S. operations in 2027, while PepsiCo plans 1,000 job cuts across its North American food and drink units. Farm Costs: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer urged an end to food tariffs and reimbursement for shoppers, as USDA lowered its U.S. corn production forecast and raised its soybean outlook.
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