AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoShrimp Supply Chain: USDA awarded nearly $20M in wild-caught shrimp contracts for child nutrition and domestic food distribution, including a $6.2M Louisiana win for Lafitte Frozen Foods, with deliveries set for Jan.–May 2027. Food Safety: FDA expanded a frozen-berry recall tied to possible E. coli contamination, naming Great Value and Trader Joe’s organic berry products sold in Louisiana and many other states. Port & Logistics Leadership: Port of New Orleans CEO Beth Branch was elected to the American Association of Port Authorities board, underscoring continued focus on regional shipping and port governance. Energy & Infrastructure: Louisiana’s transmission-line concerns tied to Meta’s data center plans surfaced as landowners push back while Entergy works to address issues. Workforce & Training: Delgado Community College reported enrollment growth and new workforce-aligned programs (including diesel tech and maritime management), aiming to feed Louisiana’s construction, STEM, and healthcare pipelines. Local Business Moves: Hurwitz Mintz Furniture is closing its Metairie showroom after more than a century, with remaining inventory sold as-is. Aviation/Space Watch: Coverage highlighted SpaceX’s Starship launch and what Louisiana can expect as Musk’s larger spaceport plans move forward.
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