AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFertilizer & Food Security: Russia’s Uralchem is exploring ways to expand fertilizer supplies and distribution in Africa, aiming to help farmers raise yields as the continent’s food needs grow. Wine Trade: Nine wine-producing countries met in Stellenbosch to streamline export rules, including electronic labels and certification, and improve market access. Food Manufacturing: Nigeria’s NASCON is expanding beyond salt with three new Dangote seasoning products, part of a broader push for local production. Food Costs: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer wants U.S. food and farm-input tariffs lifted, saying they raised state food prices by an estimated 3% in 2025 and hurt exports. Food Safety: Nigerian advocates are demanding tougher action against counterfeit and adulterated foods, including palm oil allegedly colored with industrial dyes. Humanitarian Need: More than one million people in Lebanon face acute food insecurity, with conditions expected to worsen.
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