AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSchool Nutrition Reset: USDA has finalized a rule restoring whole and 2% milk options in U.S. school cafeterias under the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, reversing a more than decade-long push toward lower-fat-only choices and giving districts more menu flexibility. Hospitality Staffing: Delaware lawmakers sent a bill to the governor to lower the bartending age from 21 to 18, with limits on under-19 students preparing drinks and a shift to alcohol server training every two years. Public Health Watch: A Danish study cited by Greenpeace links nitrate levels in drinking water to higher stomach cancer risk, renewing pressure to tighten New Zealand’s nitrate limits. Dairy & Drink Markets: Spain’s wine production is down 7.1% in the latest stretch, while global wine consumption continues to slide as inflation hits discretionary spending. On-the-Ground Beverage Innovation: Niagara College’s Beverage Innovation Program will back five Canadian beverage SMEs with up to $75,000 each to speed product development and market readiness. Foodservice Culture: A new basement cocktail bar in Sydney leans into retro serves and theatrical drinks, signaling how operators keep refreshing the on-trade experience.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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