AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoClimate and Food Security: An exceptionally strong El Niño is driving weather disruptions and raising food-supply fears; 2026 is on track to be the second-hottest year on record, according to Copernicus. Sustainable Production: Olam Agri CEO Sunny Verghese says meeting a projected 56% rise in food demand by 2050 must go hand in hand with ecosystem restoration, warning crop yields could fall by up to 35% over two decades if current trends continue. Manufacturing Investment: SIG signed deals for 17 filling lines at Gulfood Manufacturing, expanding carton, pouch and bag-in-box capacity across India, the Middle East and Africa. Company Results: CJ CheilJedang’s third-quarter operating profit, excluding CJ Logistics, rose 6.9% year on year, supported by overseas food sales; revenue grew 26% in Europe and 14% in Vietnam. Industry Strain: Japan’s tofu sector faces rising soybean costs and weak sales: 39 producers closed, suspended operations or dissolved businesses from January to October, and about 40% reported losses. Local Supply: UK farmers face heat and drought, renewing calls to strengthen local food networks and improve resilience.
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