AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoM&A Shock: Ingredion has offered about US$3.7B ( £2.74B ) to buy Tate & Lyle, a 64% premium, setting up a major global ingredients reshuffle as talks and due diligence continue under UK takeover rules. Food Safety: A powdered milk recall tied to possible salmonella keeps widening nationwide, and a separate recall hit Kroger Homestyle Cheese Garlic Croutons due to milk-powder contamination. Local Enforcement: Orange County health inspectors ordered multiple restaurant and market closures for issues like rodents and cockroaches, with several reopening days later. Beverage Buzz: Sollos Yerba Mate is teasing its May launch, while Supreme PLC is licensing Tonino Lamborghini energy drinks for multiple regions. Industry Watch: Data centers in California are drawing fresh scrutiny over water use transparency, as lawmakers push again after a prior veto. Hospitality: Katcef Brothers’ beer distribution business was acquired after 93 years in Annapolis, expanding a Mid-Atlantic footprint.
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