AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Prices: The FAO’s September index rose 1.5% to its highest level since November 2022, as shipping disruptions and weather shocks pushed up cereal costs and raised risks for import-dependent markets. Food Security: Malaysia plans to use idle military land for farming, creating jobs for veterans and strengthening domestic supply; a pilot ginger project guarantees a buyer. Workforce: Canada’s food and beverage manufacturers will need 173,000 new hires by 2034, including nearly 100,000 to replace departing workers. Farm Pressures: UK growers warn that diesel costs have nearly doubled and fertiliser prices risen 20% since the Iran conflict began, compounding a record-hot summer and England’s worst cereals harvest. Alternative Proteins: Abu Dhabi’s PALT 2026 focused on scaling production and unveiled draft tasting guidelines for novel foods. Wine Industry: Thieves stole 30,000 bottles of premium Italian wine worth about €5 million in what the producer calls the country’s biggest wine heist. Food Delivery: India’s quick-commerce order value is forecast to rise as much as 21.6% quarter-on-quarter, while food delivery growth is expected to hold around 18% year-on-year.
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