AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFood Safety & Public Health: California says it’s not seeing a rise in cyclosporiasis cases, urging residents to keep washing produce and follow safe food handling as other states investigate outbreaks. Nutrition & Childhood Health: A new analysis links larger food portions during complementary feeding with higher odds of overweight later in childhood, with portion size at 6 months showing the strongest early signal. Food-Tech & Waste Reduction: German startup Orbem is using AI-accelerated MRI to inspect produce and cut food waste, expanding after a €55.5m funding round and pushing toward industrial use. Community Food Support: All Faiths Food Bank is gearing up for hurricane season with stockpiles of meals, water, and hygiene items for rapid emergency distribution. Local Food Systems & Climate: Malaysia’s PM orders agriculture mitigation planning for Super El Niño impacts, aiming to protect farmers and food production while maintaining food safety standards. Cocoa Value Chain: Nigeria’s president calls for ending raw cocoa bean exports and scaling local processing to capture more value from chocolate manufacturing.
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