AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoProduce Industry: At Orlando’s Global Produce & Floral Show, leaders warned that food-safety concerns, changing shopping habits and affordability are weighing on fresh-produce sales. One outbreak was linked to a drop of more than $750 million in sales and a sharp decline in salad consumption. Hurricane Relief: Feeding the Gulf Coast has distributed nearly 350,000 pounds of food and supplies after Hurricane Isaias, while some Escambia County customers remain under boil-water notices. Food Assistance: Metropolitan Ministries is seeking holiday donations as it prepares to help 30,000 Tampa Bay families; Jacksonville’s Shared Roots plans a free grocery giveaway with fresh produce and pantry staples on Oct. 16. Miami Market: Major Food Group’s Wilder is set to open a Midtown grocery, café and prepared-food market this fall, featuring dishes from local Michelin-starred chefs. Food Safety: A cold-smoked seafood trio sold in Florida and five other states was recalled over possible listeria contamination; consumers should not eat affected packages. Florida Seafood: Stone crab season opened Thursday, kicking off a major seasonal draw for the state’s seafood industry.
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