AGP Executive Report
Last update: 34 minutes agoTrade Ties: Canada’s food trade remains anchored to the U.S.: its share of Canadian agri-food imports rose to 47.33% in January–August, despite boycott calls. Menu Trends: Global chains are adding kimchi and gochujang to pizzas, burgers and other familiar dishes as Korean flavors gain ground. Packaging: Lessons from China and South Korea point to simpler designs and effective recovery systems to cut waste while protecting products. Food Safety: Illegal dumping beside Yuma farms is forcing growers to set aside fields where debris could threaten food safety. Export Growth: Vietnam’s largest-ever SIAL Paris pavilion is promoting higher-value foods, while Philippine pineapple exports climbed 19% in 2025. Price Outlook: Shipping disruptions and drought are expected to put fresh pressure on global food prices into 2027.
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