AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Safety Watch: The WHO says unsafe food sickens 886 million people and kills 1.5 million annually, with young children hit hardest, and biological hazards driving most illness while chemicals like arsenic and lead drive many deaths. Food Inflation & Climate Risk: UBS warns El Niño could intensify food inflation across Asia as fertilizer and energy shocks ripple through supply chains, with rice price spikes already signaling pressure. Livestock & Supply Chain Shock: USDA confirmed a New World screwworm detection in Texas cattle, triggering containment efforts and raising trader concerns. Community Meals & Food Access: In Ireland’s Mayo, AIB and FoodCloud report hundreds of thousands of kilos of surplus food turned into meals; in Michigan, a Kingsford mobile pantry expands emergency groceries; and in Wisconsin, summer feeding programs keep kids covered. Regulatory Crackdowns: India’s Maharashtra FDA seized misbranded energy drinks and also seized cow ghee over suspected adulteration. Food & Drink Culture: Burlington’s Wine & Food Festival returns June 27 with tastings, seminars and local producers, while Pride-season events and World Cup watch parties keep fueling demand for food and drink on the ground. Sustainable Agriculture: Jain Irrigation commissioned a large biochar facility in Jalgaon, aiming to turn farm residues into durable carbon storage while improving soils.
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