AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHurricane Readiness: As Isaias threatened Florida’s Panhandle, officials urged residents to prepare and evacuate where ordered; shoppers were already stocking up on supplies. Food Safety: USDA warned consumers not to eat Grace chicken Vienna sausages illegally imported from Jamaica and sold in Florida and four other states. PepsiCo also recalled Gatorade in 37 states, including Florida, over undeclared dyes. Restaurant Pressures: A Volusia County restaurant owner says rising costs are keeping some customers from dining out. His Stoked Poke locations are leaning on catering, events and the food truck to help cover expenses. Florida Agriculture: A Sumter County cattle-market leader urged shoppers to choose Florida beef, saying local purchases support ranchers and the businesses around them. Local Food Scene: Whole Foods plans to open its first Manatee County store in November, while Tampa Bay’s October food-and-drink calendar includes local events and brewery celebrations.
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