AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety Crackdown: Bhiwandi’s civic body in India has given food businesses an 8-day deadline to submit licences after a shawarma-linked poisoning incident that reportedly sickened nearly 100 people, with enforcement targeting outlets operating without proper approvals. Trade & Tariffs: UK food and drink exports fell 4.8% year-on-year to £5.7bn in Q1, with Brexit paperwork friction and US tariffs blamed for the biggest hit to shipments. Tea Export Disruption: Nepal’s tea industry is restarting after India promised a diplomatic solution, but FSSAI’s risk-based testing rule for imported tea is still stranding stock and threatening jobs. Regulation & Litigation: The US Supreme Court blocked state-court lawsuits over chemical risks, limiting consumer claims against pesticide makers and potentially affecting thousands of pending cases tied to Roundup. Hospitality & Retail Demand: Türkiye’s Mother’s Day and Eid al-Adha boosted retail, with dining and food services seeing strong unit and revenue gains. Climate Pressure on Food Systems: Europe’s heatwaves are already hurting productivity across agriculture and hospitality, raising the stakes for food supply resilience.
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