AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety Shock (US): Nara Organics recalled its Whole Milk Organic Powdered infant formula sold at Target and online after a multistate infant botulism outbreak sickened three babies in California, Pennsylvania and Washington; parents are told to stop using it immediately. Public Health & Nutrition (EU): A European Heart Journal study linked higher intakes of eight common food preservatives (including potassium sorbate, citric acid, sodium nitrite and ascorbic acid) with increased hypertension risk in 112,000+ participants, urging regulators like EFSA and the FDA to revisit safety assessments. Food Supply & Prices (Europe-linked): Dairy protein demand is outpacing supply: whey protein concentrate and isolate prices have surged, pushing up costs for food makers using whey in products. Food Business Oversight (Ireland): Ireland’s FSAI issued closure orders to seven food businesses in May, including a Dublin pub shut over rodent droppings. Hospitality & Dining (Europe audience): Village Bakery in Wrexham says it ships 30,000 pancakes a month and has expanded exports with support from UK trade bodies. Travel & Lifestyle (France/UK): With France’s heat driving cooling costs, readers are offered budget ways to stay comfortable, while a separate guide highlights French holiday wine buys and the duty-driven value of sparkling.
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