AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFood Innovation: Precision fermentation is moving into alternative proteins, egg substitutes and nutrients, with potential to make food production more sustainable — if the technology can scale. Tariffs and Prices: New U.S. duties of 50% on some Canadian goods, including shampoo, carpet and cocoa powder, take effect October 30; analysts warn the shift toward consumer products could raise costs for shoppers. Product Safety: Costway is recalling about 3,300 convertible high chairs sold at Target, Walmart and online because they lack a restraint system, posing fall and entrapment risks. Stop using affected chairs and contact the company for a replacement. Retail and Brands: Marzetti named Mark Christenson president of its Retail business and added two senior leaders as it looks to accelerate growth. Market Expansion: Holley Performance Brands and Australia’s Amotiv will bring products to each other’s markets, starting with Flowmaster-branded performance oil filters engineered by Ryco. Labeling Rules: McCormick is using AI to flag regulatory changes as food companies navigate unsettled federal proposals and differing state requirements in the U.S. and Canada.
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