AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoProcessing Costs: Albanian food manufacturers are urging the government to cut VAT on food processing and offer tax breaks and cheaper financing for equipment, citing rising costs. Retail Innovation: Mars sees AI, automation and more immersive in-store experiences reshaping confectionery shopping over the next decade. Input Pressures: Grain prices are expected to climb as fertilizer shortages and climate risks threaten supply, while higher diesel costs are adding freight charges for Chicago restaurants. Food Safety: The FDA’s new 2026 Food Code gives retailers and foodservice operators updated guidance as consumer confidence in U.S. food safety remains under pressure. Supply Resilience: Ghana has secured an $18.8 million AfDB grant to expand rice production and processing, aiming to reduce imports and reach self-sufficiency by 2028.
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