AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Security Watch: FAO warns Africa’s fish supply is falling behind surging demand, with aquatic foods critical to nutrition and livelihoods as aquaculture growth still lags in the region. Climate & Commodities: India’s sugar export ban is hitting global markets as El Niño drives the weakest monsoon since 2015, tightening supplies for food and biofuel-linked demand. Agri-Trade: Kazakhstan and Georgia say agricultural turnover jumped 77% to over $116M, with both sides eyeing more grain, dairy, meat and chocolate exports. Retail & Pricing Pressure: UK fish-and-chips costs keep climbing, with cod-and-chips averaging £11.41 as fish, potato, oil and energy expenses squeeze operators. Food Safety & Compliance: Maharashtra’s FDA ordered hygiene and free drinking water at restaurants, but a mid-day check found ongoing bottled-water forcing and a grievance helpline that’s “perpetually busy.” Packaging for Resilience: Tetra Pak reports a 34% value-chain GHG cut since 2019 and 56% operational emissions reduction, pushing climate resilience across the food system. Market Signals: China’s manufacturing PMI rose to 50.3 in June, with food processing equipment and demand strengthening.
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