AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLivestock Health & Food Security: U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins toured Texas after the New World screwworm was detected again in cattle and a goat, with USDA stressing it’s not a food-supply safety issue but warning the parasite could devastate herds without fast treatment and sterile-fly control. Regulation & Enforcement: India’s FSSAI urged states and union territories to fill vacancies for Food Safety Officers and Designated Officers, ramp up sampling and surveillance, and strengthen grassroots awareness to boost field enforcement. Seafood Labeling: Louisiana signed a law requiring clear labeling of commingled seafood (mixed domestic and imported) and expanding penalties for marketing it as fully domestic. Agri-Trade & Border Costs: ECOWAS trade ministers warned that deals outside the regional customs framework could fracture the bloc, citing high cross-border costs from duplicated certifications and delays. Food Industry Growth Signals: Malaysia reported April manufacturing sales up 9.1% y/y, with food, beverages and tobacco among the contributors. Sustainability in Frozen Foods: Nomad Foods published its 2025 sustainability report, highlighting progress across sourcing, nutrition and operations. Skills for Food Systems: Universitas Indonesia’s INTEGRA program trained Indonesian diaspora bakery workers in Auckland on digital marketing plus food safety and workplace safety.
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