AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoFood Safety Recalls: FDA updates add to a busy recall week, including Lundberg Family Farms organic white rice recalled in 13 states for “foreign materials,” plus multiple tofu and pet-food recalls tied to contamination concerns. Packaging & Sustainability: TotalEnergies Corbion is pitching Luminy Foam 50F, a PLA foam designed as a drop-in replacement for extruded polystyrene as states tighten single-use foam rules. Retail & Convenience: 7-Eleven is revamping its hot-food strategy with a new pizza crust rolling out nationwide in September. Restaurant Expansion: Ay Ay Tacos is moving from home operation to multiple Maine locations, starting with a Van Buren opening and more planned in Caribou and Houlton. Industry Watch: Smucker’s Uncrustables trademark fight with Trader Joe’s frozen PB&J can proceed after a federal judge ruling. Global Food & Trade: USDA’s “Ranchers First” push targets U.S. cattle herd rebuilding, while U.S.-Mexico cross-border logistics is getting a compliance-focused security blueprint.
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