AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRetail Cybersecurity: A cyberattack left Stop & Shop, Hannaford and Giant Food websites and apps offline, disrupting online orders. In France, hackers reportedly overheated supermarket fridges, spoiling food and triggering fires across hundreds of stores. Food Safety: The FDA is proposing to expand a regulatory exemption that could allow some chemicals to be used directly in food without safety review, drawing concern from public-health advocates. Beverage Business: More breweries, wineries, distilleries and distributors are considering employee ownership plans as founders seek succession options that preserve company identity and jobs. Market Trends: UK food sales growth slowed to 2.5% in September, while rising food prices remain a pressure point in several markets. Food Security: The World Food Programme warns that more than 13 million people in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia face severe hunger as drought damages harvests and livestock.
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