AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood Safety Crackdown: India’s FSSAI is stepping up enforcement after reports of a rat in a Blinkit freezer and spoiled KFC chicken, with regulators also checking major chains and even celebrity ads. Regulation Fight Over Ingredients: In the U.S., new federal data shows ultra-processed foods make up 55% of daily calories (nearly 62% for kids), as HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former FDA chief David Kessler push to revoke GRAS self-approvals tied to refined carbohydrates. Cost-of-Living Menus: Malaysia says 3,210 premises nationwide have signed up for Menu Rahmah, with the government expanding lower-price programs and targeting high-demand areas. Brand & Product Pressure: Want Want’s chairman warned of a “major operational crisis,” triggering consumer calls for healthier, lower-sugar products. Coffee & Community: Khairos Coffee Co. opens a new Clarksville location on Trenton Road, betting on specialty drinks and neighborhood hangouts. Dairy Labeling Battle: A fresh round of “milk” wording disputes continues as dairy groups challenge plant-based drinks using the term.
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