AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCyclospora Watch: CDC/FDA say Florida’s Cyclospora cases are climbing again (state totals now at 168, with county-by-county updates), as officials track multiple outbreaks tied to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce and related restaurant exposure. Food Safety & Recalls: Taylor Farms issued another statement amid the investigation, saying it’s paused central Mexico iceberg lettuce sourcing/production and expanded precautions while the recall remains in effect. School Food Policy: GOP gubernatorial front-runner Byron Donalds unveiled a “Healthy Florida Healthy Families” plan to remove ultra-processed foods and harmful additives from school meals and require public menu/ingredient posting plus lead and contamination testing. Community Food Relief: Midwest Food Bank Florida and local partners in Venice report rising demand for food assistance as SNAP purchasing power tightens, with volunteers distributing tens of thousands of pounds statewide. Local Dining & Drink Trends: Maitland roaster Kos Coffee highlights “cofermenting” (coffee fermented with wine yeast and fruit) as a way to create new flavors without added calories.
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