AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Safety Delays: A US “traceability” law meant to speed investigations into foodborne illness outbreaks has been pushed back for 15 years, now set for 2028—too late for a major cyclosporiasis outbreak that sickened 24,000 and killed two. Health & Nutrition: New US research links higher ultra-processed food intake to increased prostate cancer risk in men, adding to growing scrutiny of UPFs’ health effects. India Crackdown: India’s food safety crackdown escalated after reports of a rat in a Blinkit freezer and spoiled KFC chicken; regulators also sealed a Zepto warehouse and targeted multiple hotel and restaurant hygiene failures. Retail & Foodservice Expansion: Malaysia’s GCH Retail opened Giant Destina Putrajaya, bundling groceries with food outlets and fresh-produce staples under a “low prices” strategy. Dairy Without Cows: Hebrew University researchers report engineered plant seeds can produce a key milk protein (β-casein), a step toward more sustainable dairy ingredients. Menu Rahmah Growth: Malaysia’s cost-of-living food program Menu Rahmah hit 3,210 registered operators nationwide as of July, with stalls and food courts leading participation.
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