AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNigeria Food Manufacturing Push: BUA Foods plans to more than double wheat milling capacity from 1m to 2m+ metric tons, aiming to meet rising domestic demand and broaden into noodles. Food Safety & Traceability: India’s FSSAI urged full compliance, stronger quality systems, digital traceability, and clearer consumer communication as social-media complaints rise. Cyber Disruption in Cold Chain: Japan’s Nichirei restarted parts of its systems after a cyberattack hit frozen deliveries and cold storage, affecting restaurants and supermarkets. Climate Shock Preparedness: South Korea’s agriculture ministry held an emergency meeting ahead of heavy monsoon rains, focusing on reservoirs, drainage pumps, landslide risk, and evacuation readiness. Sustainable Farming for Supply Security: Pladis launched its Back to Farm regenerative wheat programme, funding growers and agronomic support to protect yields and biodiversity. Energy Costs for Food Ops: New Zealand data shows petrol and diesel fell month-on-month, while milk and food prices keep climbing—fuel and food inflation remain a pressure point for households and businesses. EU Food Additives Scrutiny: A French cohort study linked high intake of certain non-antioxidant preservatives with higher hypertension and cardiovascular risk, prompting calls for additive re-evaluation.
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