AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Safety & Health: A large Oxford study links regularly drinking “very hot” coffee or tea to about a threefold higher risk of esophageal squamous cell cancer, with higher risk for people having six-plus hot drinks daily. Regulation Watch: The U.S. is moving to tighten how restaurants handle food ingredients, with FDA proposals that would make certain GRAS notifications mandatory and a first federal definition of ultra-processed foods. Beverage Trends: MSC Cruises is rolling out a “dirty soda” bar on its new MSC World Asia, betting on personalization as the drink goes mainstream. Industry Moves: Yum Brands says it’s open to adding another brand “if it makes sense” after selling Pizza Hut, while Hershey named Dave Hulays CFO and Smucker elected Jeff Varcoe to oversee technical excellence. Packaging & Supply Chain: Crown Holdings broke ground on a new aluminum beverage can plant in India with 2.2B cans annual capacity. Local Food & Community: United Way Perth-Huron kicks off its 2026 campaign in Stratford with a community lunch; and a student-grown farmers market expands fresh produce access on a university campus.
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