AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRegulatory Overhaul: HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former FDA chief David Kessler are pushing to revoke the 1958 GRAS loophole, arguing ultra-processed foods now drive most of Americans’ calories and that self-approval has left consumers exposed. Food Safety & Courts: India’s Supreme Court sharply rebuked FSSAI over delays in front-of-pack warning labels for high sugar, salt and saturated fat, ordering a decision within two weeks. School Food Controls: Cebu City will review and tighten what’s sold inside schools, with reports due in 30 and 60 days as it drafts a Healthy School Food Environment ordinance. Enforcement on the Ground: Karnataka says inspections will cover every venue, from five-star hotels to canteens, while Orangeburg County schools step up Cyclospora precautions with vendor vetting and menu changes. Supply & Access: North Charleston’s Save A Lot closure leaves a fresh-food gap in a USDA food desert, while Spokane-area restaurants and food trucks mobilize for fire-displaced residents. Industry Moves: Gay Lea Foods plans a major $200m cottage cheese capacity boost to ease Canada’s shortage. Quick-Commerce Scrutiny: Bengaluru quick-commerce sites face food-safety action, with regulators targeting hygiene lapses.
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