AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Safety & Supply Chain: Chipotle reportedly used its own automated recall calls to pinpoint jalapeños as the likely salmonella source before health agencies announced nationwide recalls, showing how major chains are speeding up outbreak response. Food Safety Oversight: FDA inspections are underway at Taylor Farms Mexico facilities tied to cyclosporiasis, as lettuce-linked illness probes expand across multiple states. Water & Infrastructure: Mexico’s Conagua awarded the Rosarito desalination plant contract to Cox Energy/Cox Water (5.29B pesos), targeting first desalinated water by mid-2029 for Tijuana, Rosarito and parts of Ensenada. Dairy Innovation: Hebrew University researchers say engineered plant seeds can produce and store beta-casein, a key milk protein, pointing toward more sustainable “real dairy” ingredients without cows. Caribbean Food Business: Jamaica’s Salada Foods posted stronger Q3 earnings on wider margins, efficiency gains, and growth in coffee and Sorrel Hibiscus. Hospitality & Demand: Montego Bay Convention Centre is pitching itself as an “event campus” after Dream Weekend 2026, aiming to lift revenue and attract culinary and entertainment events. Community Relief: Colombian restaurants, gyms and businesses in Bogotá are turning into donation hubs for victims of the 7.4 earthquake, with food and hygiene among the key items collected.
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