AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFood Price Pressure: The World Bank expects food commodity prices to rise 10% this year and another 7% in 2027, as conflict disrupts grain shipments and El Niño threatens harvests. In the Philippines, officials warn dry conditions could cut rice output by about 700,000 tonnes. Supply Chain Risk: Cyberattacks on supermarket freezers and food suppliers across Europe have spoiled stock and raised concerns about wider supply disruptions. Trade Reset: A UK-EU food and animal products deal could ease Brexit checks, but implementation is not expected until late 2027 or early 2028; UK food exports to the EU are down about a third since Brexit. Industry Investment: Olam Agri plans to invest $400 million in African food processing by 2028, including new animal-feed mills. Product Innovation: Pladis is seeking food-tech start-ups to help improve snack nutrition and sustainability while preserving taste and texture.
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