AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoCraft Beer & Community: Northern Monk’s Darley Street Market bar spotlights its hazy Pale Ale “Faith” and Matchday Lager “Take Me Home,” underscoring how local venues keep beer culture thriving. School Canteens & Local Produce: Spain’s Balearic Islands convened farmers and caterers to expand use of local and organic products in school meals, with 14 local producers and four caterers serving 5,000+ menus daily. Food Safety & Consumer Guidance: Tunisia’s watermelon scare is traced to hygiene and handling risks after cutting, with authorities urging safer practices rather than demonizing the fruit. Beef Price Pressure: Record-high U.S. beef prices are linked to a shrinking cattle herd and drought-driven herd losses, while Mexico’s New World screwworm threat could worsen supply. Hemp Beverages Policy Push: Hemp Beverage Expo 2026 in Austin spotlights the fast-growing THC drink category and the looming Nov. 12 policy deadline shaping industry survival. Olive Oil Exports: Spain’s olive oil sector ramps up promotion in China via supermarket and restaurant activations, betting on health-led demand. Wild Meat & Ebola Risk: Congo’s ongoing Ebola outbreak renews scrutiny of hunting and processing wild animals tied to zoonotic exposure.
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