AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Safety & Regulation: A bipartisan push is targeting the 1958 GRAS loophole, with new federal data showing ultra-processed foods make up 55% of adult calories and nearly 62% for kids, as HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and ex-FDA chief David Kessler move to revoke GRAS for refined carbohydrates. Public Health & Policy: San Francisco filed a landmark lawsuit against ultra-processed manufacturers, while the Supreme Court set a short deadline for warning-label rules on high-sugar, high-salt foods. Bakery Inflation Watch: South Korea’s Paris Baguette is raising prices on 127 bread and dessert items by an average 5.0%, joining a broader wave of bakery hikes. Beverage Industry Moves: Alex Cooper’s Unwell Beverage is reportedly shutting down after selling Halloween drinks, ending a Nestlé-backed line. Hospitality & Dining Expansion: Postino is set to open in Queen Creek, adding a wine-bar and all-day menu concept to a growing dining lineup. Local Food Events: The Village Project will host a community potluck Aug. 19 in Grass Valley.
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