AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood Safety Fallout (LATAM-linked): Taylor Farms’ jalapeño recall tied to a salmonella outbreak is expanding across 26 states, with peppers traced to Sinaloa, Mexico, and investigators now facing fresh scrutiny after the company was also linked to a major cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. Regulatory Pressure: FDA officials have traveled to Mexico to continue the cyclospora investigation, even as lab tests have not confirmed the parasite in lettuce samples and the probe leans on interviews and supply-chain records. Outbreak Update (Cyclospora): The U.S. cyclospora outbreak continues to widen in reporting—Maine and Massachusetts were added to the affected-state list, while Iowa reported 28 more cases, bringing its 2026 total to 300. Industry & Retail Moves: Ferrero Group is buying better-for-you breakfast brand Purely Elizabeth, signaling continued investment in “better-for-you” breakfast categories. Food Business Spotlight: Nelson & Isa Lácteos is expanding Central American dairy distribution in the U.S., serving hundreds of accounts across dozens of communities. Culture & Food Tourism: Brasil DNA launched an international initiative promoting Afro-Brazilian heritage tourism through gastronomy, music, and community-based experiences.
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