AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUltra-processed food crackdown: New U.S. federal data shows ultra-processed foods make up 55% of adult calories and nearly 62% for kids, as HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former FDA chief David Kessler push to revoke the 1958 GRAS loophole that lets firms self-approve additives without full FDA review; Food safety enforcement: Maharashtra’s FDA suspended licenses for three Domino’s outlets in Mumbai after hygiene, storage and record-keeping violations, including pest concerns and missing mandatory documentation; Food insecurity pressure: Chattanooga Area Food Bank reports rising hunger tied to SNAP eligibility changes, with 1 in 6 people facing food insecurity by 2024; Community food support: New Zealand’s social supermarket Whare Āio received an $80,000 boost from Foodstuffs to help whānau experiencing food hardship shop with dignity; Local resilience in practice: A community garden proposal in Umatilla aims to turn unused park space into a long-term, locally managed food-growing hub; Emergency response: World Vision is rapidly assessing needs after Colombia’s 7.4 earthquake, prioritizing shelter, safe water, hygiene and child-focused support.
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