AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety & Regulation: India’s FSSAI proposed banning added sugar in infant foods for babies up to six months and issued notices to Nestlé India and Hindustan Unilever over product claims. Separately, a Maharashtra probe alleges expired food was not destroyed and re-entered the supply chain, naming officials at Reliance and quick-commerce firms. Farm Economics: Scottish farmers warn rising costs, labour shortages and extreme weather are squeezing production; the average farm made just £500 from agricultural activity in 2024–25, prompting calls for energy support and stronger safeguards for domestic producers. Trade & Growth: Vietnam and EFTA signed a free trade agreement after 14 years of talks, while 15 Jordanian food manufacturers are pitching products and seeking export partners at SIAL Paris. Indonesia is also inviting European investment in tilapia and seaweed production and processing. Costs & Waste: India’s wholesale inflation hit 11.39% in September, with food and fuel among the drivers. A global review highlights losses throughout the supply chain, strengthening calls for better handling, storage and processing.
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