AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPlastic-cost squeeze: Asia’s food vendors are getting hit as plastics prices jump after Middle East war-linked energy shocks and Strait of Hormuz disruptions raise costs for bags and trays. Food security aid: India handed Seychelles 500 metric tonnes of rice (plus cement and health support) to bolster food security amid West Asia conflict. Agri funding moves: Bangladesh Bank launched a Tk 100 billion agriculture refinancing scheme (now funded from banks’ surplus liquidity, cut to 3 years) to support production and food security. Dairy policy chatter: A U.S. dairy pricing explainer highlights how Federal Milk Marketing Order changes are reshaping milk pricing dynamics. Sustainable tea push: Taiwan’s Tea and Beverage Research Station helped tea firms add carbon footprint labels, aiming to improve green procurement competitiveness. Specialty food tech: WISEcode pitched its FoodTruth™ AI platform at the Summer Fancy Food Show, arguing competition will shift from marketing to product performance. Restaurant operations: Polland Food Centre in Uganda cut fuel costs by switching from charcoal to smarter stoves using cleaner briquettes. Market watch: Sainsbury’s faces a key investor test as food inflation risks return. Industry expansion: Jollibee sees continued Philippines growth, citing low provincial penetration and opportunities in delivery, digital and menu innovation.
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