AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Safety: FDA inspectors reportedly found cockroaches on cheese-processing equipment and flies on ready-to-eat products at a Florida plant. Separately, Starfish Seafood Trio cold-smoked salmon, halibut and trout was recalled over possible listeria contamination; the product was distributed in Florida and five other states, with no illnesses reported. Restaurant Growth: Just Salad opened its second Naples location, while Hawaiian Bros signed a deal to develop 52 Florida restaurants, including in Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville and Gainesville. Lynora’s, celebrating 50 years, says it has about five more locations in the pipeline, starting with Melbourne. Sweet Tomatoes is also pursuing growth after reopening in Fort Myers. Storm Recovery: Florida opened interest-free loans of up to $100,000 for businesses affected by Hurricane Isaias. Beverage Trade: The FTC secured a landmark Robinson-Patman Act settlement with Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits.
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