AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFDA Orange Juice Rule Change: RFK Jr. announced the FDA lowered the minimum dissolved sugar standard for pasteurized orange juice from 10.5° Brix to 10° Brix, a move officials say will help Florida citrus growers and processors rely more on in-state fruit. Food Safety Watch: Florida continues tracking cyclosporiasis as cases climb statewide, with health experts urging people to wash produce thoroughly and cook when possible amid a broader U.S. outbreak linked to contaminated produce. Local Dining & Community: Tallahassee Restaurant Week returns after a 15-year gap, with 25+ locally owned spots offering set-price menus July 17–26. Produce & Parasite Impact: South Florida residents are adjusting diets and avoiding certain leafy greens as reports tie outbreaks to lettuce, including concerns around Taco Bell-linked supply chains. Agriculture & Pests: UF/FDACS held a workshop on pasture mealybug, a grass-feeding pest now reported across Florida, with officials warning it could threaten pastures and crops. Market Buzz: Costco added chicken strips to its food court menu nationwide, a new value-item that’s already sparking taste debates.
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