AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCulinary Tourism: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos pledged better transport links and culinary training to help Michelin recognition draw visitors and create opportunities for farmers, fishers and food businesses. Food Delivery: DoorDash’s planned $17 billion acquisition of Instacart would unite two major U.S. delivery platforms. Farm Support: USDA plans to buy up to $472.5 million in U.S. farm and fish products for food assistance programs. Rising Costs: The World Bank forecasts a 23% jump in global commodity prices in 2026, warning that conflict, shrinking oil supplies and agricultural disruptions threaten food affordability. Local Supply Chains: Canada’s National Farmers Union backs farmer-, community- or cooperatively owned food hubs and urges public institutions to commit to buying local food.
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