AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety: FDA inspectors found recurring sanitation problems at a Florida cheese manufacturer, including cockroaches on equipment and flies near ready-to-eat products. A separate recall covers smoked seafood sold in Florida over possible listeria contamination. Fighting Hunger: UF/IFAS and FAMU Extension are collecting peanut butter at 38 county offices for local food pantries, while Mercy Chefs serves hot meals to people without power in Pensacola after Hurricane Isaias. Industry Pressures: Florida restaurant and hotel owners say immigration enforcement is scaring away workers and customers. Rising sulfur prices are also squeezing fertilizer makers, with potential cost and planting impacts for farmers. Florida Dining: The Panthers plan to open BMW Preserve, an Everglades-inspired premium restaurant at Amerant Bank Arena, for the 2026-27 season. Storm Recovery: Florida activated $10 million in zero-interest emergency loans for small businesses affected by Isaias.
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