AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFood Safety: A Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce from a Taylor Farms facility in Mexico is sharpening scrutiny of traceability just as the FDA proposes easing record-keeping rules for some smaller food businesses. The outbreak hospitalized hundreds and caused two deaths in Michigan. Export Markets: El Salvador showcased specialty coffee, cacao, chocolate and packaging at a food trade expo in Abu Dhabi, seeking buyers and distributors across the Middle East and North Africa. Brazilian Food Retail: São Paulo’s new Café Birman uses coffee and dining to bring consumers into a luxury brand’s world, an approach also being adopted by other fashion labels in the city. Food Heritage: Paraguay has officially recognized traditional burnt cocido as cultural heritage, highlighting a local drink rooted in the country’s culinary identity.
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