AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety: An Action 9 review of three years of Central Florida inspection records flagged restaurants, a buffet and a brewery for repeated violations. New Smyrna Beach’s La Fiesta Cantina was temporarily closed after inspectors found rodent droppings and live flies. Separately, salmonella linked to an outbreak was found in oysters from a company that distributed to Florida. Food Access: A Florida food bank says demand remains high months after a 12-day SNAP pause, forcing it to turn people away. Retail: Trader Joe’s plans to open its second Orlando store on Nov. 5, hiring more than 70 local workers and donating edible unsold food to nonprofits. Agriculture: Florida farmers could gain tax relief under Amendment 2, which would exempt agricultural equipment from tangible property taxes; critics warn it could reduce revenue for cash-strapped counties. Industry Events: Tickets are on sale for the 2027 South Beach Wine & Food Festival, set for Feb. 25–28 with more than 90 events across South Florida.
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