AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFood Safety: India stepped up festival checks after 40 students fell ill following a hostel meal in Bhopal; separately, authorities seized 74.6 tonnes of edible oil in Maharashtra. The UK also recalled Ukrainian eggs after Salmonella was found. Delivery & Dining: India’s quick-commerce orders are forecast to grow up to 21.6% quarter-on-quarter, while food delivery is expected to maintain 18% annual growth. Illinois is expanding its Restaurant Meals Program, which lets eligible SNAP customers buy prepared meals at participating restaurants. Foodservice Investment: Knowledge Economic City has partnered with TGP International on a new food hall in Madinah, bringing local and international dining concepts together. Trade: A UN Economic Commission for Africa initiative is connecting more than 150 West African rice businesses to strengthen regional trade and processing. Awards: Isle of Wight Distillery won gold for its Mermaid Salt Vodka at the Great British Food Awards, while Isle of Wight Tomatoes took gold for its cherry tomato sauce.
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