AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Security & Prices (Philippines): The Philippines’ rice imports jumped to a record 2.75M metric tons in the first half of 2026, up 20% year-on-year, as the Department of Agriculture cited weaker domestic output and risks from higher fertilizer/fuel costs plus potential El Niño impacts—aiming to keep retail prices stable. Labor & Agriculture (Philippines): Unemployment rose to 2.5M in May, with agriculture and forestry shedding 905,000 jobs year-on-year, linked to weather disruptions and El Niño effects. Cocoa Processing Efficiency (Bühler): Bühler launched Lucent, a cocoa nib roaster claiming at least 20% lower energy use per tonne and up to 20% higher throughput, using heat recovery and predictive roasting controls. Packaging Circularity (LyondellBasell/Mondelez): LyondellBasell and Mondelez rolled out a flexible packaging approach for Marabou bars using 75% recycled content via ISCC PLUS mass balance, tied to future catalytic recycling capacity. Retail Tech & Loyalty (Wakefern): Wakefern Food Corp. was named Supermarket News Retailer of the Year for its omnichannel model, loyalty/personalization and digital investments. EU Livestock Strategy: The European Commission unveiled a livestock strategy pushing uniform, sustainable farming across member states to improve resilience, competitiveness and long-term sustainability. Food System Scrutiny (South Africa): South Africa’s Human Rights Commission began the second leg of its food system inquiry focused on price-setting, affordability and market concentration.
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