AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFederal Trade Relief for Food & Drink Supply Chains: Canada is pushing tariff resilience with $11.3M for Ontario businesses, including $500,000 for Lakeview Vineyard Equipment to expand custom farm machinery fabrication. Regulation Shock for Hemp THC Beverages: Louisiana THC sellers are fighting a federal ban on hemp-derived THC drinks and gummies starting Nov. 12, warning of job losses and urging a regulated alternative. State-Level THC Crackdowns: North Carolina hemp beverage owners are asking lawmakers to revise a bill that would ban most products above 0.4mg THC per container, while Texas moves to ban delta-8 and delta-10 THC products (delta-9 stays legal). Water Security Meets Cyber Risk: Minnesota is investigating a coordinated cyberattack hitting 30+ community water systems over two days, with officials still not attributing blame. Wine Industry Under Pressure: California wineries are reportedly burning vineyards as sales slump and unsold inventory piles up, signaling a tough stretch for growers. Marketing & Product Innovation: Starbucks is testing sparkling “Spritzers” at about 100 stores, adding bubbles to its Refreshers lineup. Protein Ingredient Shift: Whey tightness is driving F&B makers toward alternatives; Leaft Foods is pitching alfalfa-derived Rubisco protein as a whey replacement for beverages and dairy blends.
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