AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMedical Cannabis Expansion: Tilray says it boosted global medical cannabis cultivation capacity to ~275 metric tonnes (from 210) by expanding output in Quebec and Portugal to meet rising international demand. Food Safety Fallout: The U.S. cyclospora outbreak count climbed to 15,716 confirmed cases with 828 hospitalizations as CDC updates surveillance; separate reporting links the broader salad supply chain to the outbreak and highlights how lettuce demand and prices were hit. Local Health Alert: In Hopkinton, Massachusetts, two cyclospora cases were reported as low risk after a supplier recall failure tied to the Taylor Farms-linked outbreak. Hospitality & Sourcing: Guam’s PHARE 2026 hotel and restaurant expo opened with 40+ vendors and samples, aiming to connect local operators with off-island buyers. LATAM Food Culture: Colombia’s Wayuu fishers and marine biologists are working on shark conservation in La Guajira, balancing protein needs with sustainability. Beverage/Deal Watch: Unilever clarified it’s offloading most food businesses but keeping Lipton Ice Tea via its Pepsi Lipton joint venture. Restaurant Scene: Fogo de Chão expands in the UK with new locations in Leeds and Edinburgh, bringing its churrasco tableside experience.
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