AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPFAS Litigation: A Connecticut Water Co. judge tossed a proposed unfair trade practices claim, saying customers can’t sue on that theory because they’re already pursuing an exclusive product liability route over alleged forever-chemical contamination. Recycling Rules: Alberta’s Phase Two of its Extended Producer Responsibility program expands what residents can toss in blue bags starting Oct. 1, adding items like Styrofoam, glass, coffee pods, chip bags, and toothpaste tubes. Beverage & Food Industry Jobs: UK bakery giant Greggs says it will close four factories and cut about 740 jobs as it reshapes manufacturing, while continuing distribution operations. Dairy Value-Add: Bangladesh is exploring whey water from dairy processing to reduce waste and spur new products, including nutrient-rich beverages and whey protein. Packaging & Materials: California moves to add microplastics to its Candidate Chemicals List on Oct. 1, setting up a pathway for potential future regulation. Community Food Access: Dallas opens the MLK Wellness Center with healthy food and wellness services, highlighting how long permitting and infrastructure delays can stall projects in underinvested neighborhoods.
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