AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFood Safety: A new investigation found the FDA inspected only about 2% of Mexican facilities exporting produce to the U.S. since 2009, raising concerns after a lettuce-linked Cyclospora outbreak sickened more than 20,000 people. Trade & Supply: Costa Rica dropped its bid to join a Pacific trade pact, citing risks to dairy, livestock and small fruit and vegetable producers. A strike by Mexican avocado growers is also cutting U.S.-bound shipments. Brands & Retail: Colombia’s Rifle is targeting 13% growth as Shein and Temu reshape fashion competition, while Brazil’s shoe industry loses export ground as imports rise. Beauty Logistics: Coty is shifting more product transport from air to sea and rail, and has deployed three electric vehicles for factory-to-distribution runs in Goiânia, Brazil.
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