AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLivestock & Trade: Namibia has halted livestock movements, slaughtering and meat exports after foot-and-mouth disease reached its main commercial zone, threatening a key beef export business. Export Growth: Indonesia’s processed food exports rose 13.47% to US$4.49 billion in January–August. Company News: Freshpet reported third-quarter sales up 10% and stronger margins, while Univar expanded its North American plant-based ingredients range with Roquette. Supply-Chain Security: Cyberattacks on supermarket refrigeration and meat suppliers across Europe have raised food security concerns, with reports of stock losses and disrupted operations. Trade Rules: A proposed UK–EU deal would remove most checks on food and animal products, potentially easing post-Brexit export friction. Crop & Energy Pressures: India’s weak monsoon is hitting sugarcane and corn supplies, putting ethanol-blending targets at risk as food needs take priority.
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