AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood Safety Alerts: Walmart is recalling Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine nationwide after routine testing found possible Listeria monocytogenes; affected UPC/lot/expiration details were released, and no illnesses were reported. Local Food Security: Central Florida food banks say higher fuel and diesel costs are squeezing budgets as demand rises, with one group reporting a roughly $15,000/month diesel increase. Legal/Consumer Risk: A Florida family filed a wrongful-death lawsuit against Publix and a distributor over recalled frozen blueberries linked to an E. coli outbreak after a woman died and her son was hospitalized. Community Food Programs: Florida’s 2026 Peanut Butter Challenge runs Sept. 30–Oct. 31, collecting jars for local pantries, while Florida Blue Foundation awarded $3.1M to eight initiatives tackling food insecurity. Restaurant & Retail Moves: Winn-Dixie is expanding Hispanic offerings across 30+ stores, and CAVA hit 500 restaurants nationwide, including its first Minnesota location. Industry Growth: Marco’s Pizza franchisees earned spots on Franchise Times’ 2026 Restaurant 200, highlighting multi-unit expansion momentum.
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