AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFood Safety Watch: CFIA recalled Heavenly Spices garlic powder sold at Dollarama nationwide after potential Bacillus cereus contamination, warning shoppers not to use or distribute the 70-gram product. Public Health & Produce: In the U.S., federal health officials confirmed a Cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell in five states, with thousands sickened and investigators tracing a single supplier. Wildfire Impacts: Smoke from Canadian wildfires kept air quality hazardous across parts of the U.S. and Canada, prompting stay-indoor guidance and routine changes for outdoor work and events. Water Stress for Growers: B.C.’s Okanagan fruit sector is facing worsening drought and new irrigation limits, forcing some growers to choose between watering orchards. Grain Market Signals: A Reuters analysis says high harvests may not translate into a global grain surplus, as acreage shifts and market balances tighten. Agri-Policy & Infrastructure: Ottawa’s push for data centres tied to AI is colliding with local opposition, with municipalities debating moratoriums and energy concerns.
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