AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Security & Aid: Zimbabwe plans to raise cereal imports as El Niño-linked drought is expected to cut 2026/27 output to 1.6M tonnes, with private grain imports allowed and resilience steps including grain reserves and early-warning systems. Public Health & Regulation: Cambodia’s PM Hun Manet urged tougher checks on imported food, health and beauty products sold online as part of expanded cancer-focused public services. Processing & Capacity: Swiss Water will invest $6.2M to expand decaf coffee production at its Delta, BC plant, boosting capacity by 15% with construction starting Q1 2027. Packaging & Recycling: Tetra Pak put R19M into a Johannesburg recycling machine to strip plastics and aluminium from cartons, targeting a 40% recycling rate in two years. Restaurant Demand Signals: A podcast discussion highlights how GLP-1 drug use may be reshaping restaurant visits, with implications for operators. Industry Moves: Papa John’s is adding “brand standard coaches” and reorganizing operations support to close performance gaps. Local Food Economy: Dairy Nourishes Florida is expanding dairy access via food banks to improve nutrition for underserved families. Food Business Watch: Curry Pizza House is rolling out pasta using butter-chicken flavors, expanding beyond pizza.
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