AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFood Safety & Consumer Risk: DOJ and FDA move to permanently bar Minneapolis wholesaler Gold Star Distribution from handling FDA-regulated food, drugs, and medical goods after inspectors documented severe rodent and sanitation problems at its North Minneapolis warehouse. Aviation & Infrastructure: FAA announced $1.1 billion in airport upgrades nationwide, including $11.5 million for a new contract tower at Mankato Regional Airport. Business & Manufacturing: Forgent Power Solutions (Dayton) reported fiscal Q4 profit of 21 cents/share on revenue of $461.7M, beating forecasts, and said backlog hit an all-time high of $3.0B. Local Economy & Industry Pressure: Minnesota Trucking Association says record diesel prices plus rising repair, driver benefits, and tire costs are squeezing carriers, especially in Greater Minnesota. Corporate Moves: Conduent named Narayanan Sundaresan as CTO/CIO to accelerate enterprise AI while strengthening secure tech foundations. Food & Retail Recall: Whole Foods recalled Cabricharme cheese from 18 stores in seven states due to an unlisted egg protein that can trigger serious allergic reactions. Sports Business (Minnesota): Winnebago Industries will bring more than 150 RVs to America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, highlighting 2027 models and test drives.
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