AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFood Policy & Health: Philippines’ DOH backs a push to raise excise taxes on sugary drinks, with lawmakers and finance officials floating higher per-liter rates and wider coverage that could include ice cream and frozen yogurt. Food Safety & Traceability: After the cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce ends, the produce industry is renewing calls for full funding and faster rollout of the FDA Food Traceability Rule for high-risk foods. Retail & Waste Reduction: UK retailer M&S expands Too Good To Go “Surprise Bags” to 354 stores, selling leftover bakery items for about £3.80. Hospitality Economics: Wales cuts business rates for pubs, cafés, hotels and leisure venues by nearly a third, though some high-value sites may still pay more. New Products & Drinks: Egypt’s Datirs turns discarded date seeds into a caffeine-free coffee alternative; Plenish launches a new dark cocoa and sea salt almond drink. Food Security & Aid: UN warns Sudan’s humanitarian pipeline could collapse within weeks without new funding; US Senator Gillibrand blasts SNAP funding cuts as hunger risk rises. Community Food Access: A VA medical center in Catskill opens a remote food pantry for veterans, while Dutchess County recognizes Hunger Action Month efforts. Local Food Culture: Baguio City mandates healthier food at government events from Sept. 19.
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