AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHealth Research: A new longitudinal study following nearly 26,000 people links higher childhood intake of sugar-sweetened drinks to greater hypertension risk in adulthood, while whole fruit showed no clear link—adding fuel to the debate over what kids drink and how it shapes long-term health. Brain & Diet: Separate reporting highlights claims that modern life and processed foods may disrupt dopamine and sleep, with artificial sweeteners and ultra-processed ingredients framed as possible contributors to altered appetite and self-control responses. Food Safety & Compliance: Sri Lanka loosened rules on surplus rice use, allowing it to feed new value-added products like beer, wine, biscuits, cakes and animal feed—aimed at protecting farmers from price crashes. Regulation Watch: Guam fined four businesses for alcohol sales/consumption compliance issues after inspections. Hospitality & Travel: JFK Terminal 5’s $100m redevelopment adds major dining and retail, including Eataly, Nom Wah and The Halal Guys. Events: St. Kitts Grill Fest launches a first regional BBQ competition on July 18 with five categories and teams from five islands.
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