AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Safety Watch: FDA and CDC have begun onsite inspections and sampling at Taylor Farms de Mexico in Guanajuato as the multistate cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce continues, with cases reported across 17 states and Taco Bell removing the implicated lettuce. Recall Roundup: A separate FDA/USDA salmonella-linked jalapeño recall expanded across dozens of grocery items at major retailers (Walmart, Target, Kroger), with the latest notice noting only one Mississippi product listing. Retail & Consumer Demand: Retail earnings are set to test consumer confidence as households face housing pressure and lingering cost-of-living headwinds. Better-For-You Breakfast: Ferrero is buying Purely Elizabeth to strengthen its U.S. better-for-you breakfast lineup, adding premium oatmeal and granola to its portfolio. Meat Supply Chain: Tyson and JBS are cutting slaughter capacity amid U.S. cattle shortages, reshaping how beef is processed and supplied. Small Business Growth: The Virgin Islands and CDB launched an MSME capacity-building series focused on business continuity, digital marketing, and financial management. Consumer Tech Finance: Nubank reported record quarterly income above $1B and is pushing ahead with expansion plans, including a U.S. bank.
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