AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety: FDA upgraded a multistate jalapeño recall to Class I after Salmonella concerns, affecting products distributed across 27 states. Public Health: Orange County issued a dengue fever alert after two new locally acquired cases were confirmed in Apopka, prompting targeted mosquito-control and surveillance. Hunger Relief: Feeding South Florida will host its first-ever Thanksgiving Community Feast at Hard Rock Stadium on Nov. 26, with 500 guests and major partner support. Local Food Industry: Fresh Kitchen announced a 20th Florida location in Fort Myers (first in Southwest Florida) opening in Spring 2027. Retail/Brand Moves: Fat One’s Hot Dogs & Italian Ice opens Sept. 19 at Universal CityWalk, bringing its hot dog-and-ice concept back to Orlando. Community Volunteering: Central Florida volunteers packed 150,000 meals in a 24-hour push at Second Harvest Food Bank. Dining Scene: Big City Tavern in Fort Lauderdale will close Sept. 30 after 25 years. Agriculture & Lifestyle: Florida citrus marketing leans on visual platforms like Facebook/Instagram, while the state weighs how to use newer channels.
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