AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBeverage Manufacturing: The Turmeric Co. has invested £3.6m to bring high-pressure processing in-house, aiming to speed production and expand its functional drinks operation. Farm Costs: NFU Scotland is urging the UK government to extend farmers’ fuel-duty relief and create energy support, warning volatile costs threaten domestic food production. Food Supply: A new Irish flour mill is planned to produce about 80,000 tonnes annually, reducing reliance on imports. Investment: NABARD’s second venture fund has secured Rs 450 crore at first close, targeting agriculture, food businesses and rural supply chains. Cooperatives: Malaysia’s cooperative sector is forecast to reach RM100bn in revenue this year, with food security a growing priority. Product Expansion: Ghirardelli is moving beyond chocolate with its first packaged-cookie range. Travel Foodservice: SSP reported 4% fourth-quarter like-for-like sales growth but expects lower annual profits as conflict weighs on passenger numbers. Food Inflation: Iran’s dairy industry says imported animal feed is pushing up milk costs amid the rial’s sharp decline.
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