AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMarket Access: Malaysia is considering new safeguards for local fruit and vegetable growers amid a glut of imports; the agriculture minister says current import controls may not be enough. Digital Commerce: Danone is aligning teams around AI-powered retail, aiming to be “trusted by machines and desired by humans.” Flipkart, meanwhile, is reportedly piloting a food-delivery service that could challenge India’s Zomato-Swiggy duopoly. Dairy: MilkPEP has launched Milkscape, a free market-intelligence platform to help milk processors and retailers spot consumer trends and win shelf space. Packaging: Cirkla, Belmark and Ossid say they have developed a resealable fibre tray for food, combining peel-and-reseal film with automated sealing. Food Safety: Texas has sued Nestlé’s Gerber over alleged heavy metals in baby food; India’s food regulator has proposed banning added sugars in infant foods. Supply Risks: Shipping disruption and drought are expected to put fresh pressure on food prices into 2027.
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