AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety & Consumer Protection: A large French cohort study in the European Heart Journal links high intake of common non-antioxidant preservatives to higher risks of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, prompting calls for regulators like the US FDA to reassess safety. Food Safety Enforcement: Maharashtra’s FDA says Pune led the state in unhygienic-food complaints since a new portal went live, with a 24-hour escalation process to improve accountability. Supply Chain & Processing Capacity: India’s Amul plans a Rs 650 crore curd plant in West Bengal, billed as the world’s largest, targeting 10 lakh kg of daily dairy output. Agri-Tech & Productivity: Qatar expanded protected agriculture in 2025, converting 654,000 sq m into protected farms and distributing 1,864 insect-proof net houses, alongside growth in organic cultivation. Aquaculture & Land Rights: Philippines’ BFAR-1 signed an MOA securing legal occupancy of a reclaimed site in Alaminos City for fisheries and aquaculture programs. Market & Brand Building: Cambodia’s food trade fair aims to cut reliance on imports by boosting local spice and Khmer cuisine exports. Dairy & Business Models: India’s Skope Kitchens is raising Rs 20 crore to scale kitchen-as-a-service for delivery-first food brands. Climate & Food Systems: South Africa’s agri-processing sector is under pressure as climate risks disrupt raw-material supply, threatening jobs and output.
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