AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Safety Education: September is National Food Safety Education Month, with CDC estimates of 48M U.S. foodborne illnesses a year and a “Everybody’s Table” push to keep safety front-and-center at every meal setting. Global Food Governance: Venezuela urged FAO/IFAD/WFP to use monitoring, accountability, and verifiable indicators—arguing efficiency must mean sustainable results, not just cost cuts. WFP Leadership: The UN appointed U.S. agriculture official Luke Lindberg to lead the World Food Programme as it faces funding shortfalls while hunger needs remain massive. Trade & Food Security: WTO chief warned Strait of Hormuz disruptions could drive the worst global trade shock in 80 years, raising risks for food and fertilizer prices. Halal Market Access: Korea and Indonesia agreed to streamline halal certification ahead of Indonesia’s Oct. 18 mandatory rules for imported food, beverage, and cosmetics. Workforce & Schools: Canada’s food and beverage sector needs 173K workers by 2034, while Alberta received $17.6M more for school meals in 2026-27. Food Waste Rules: New York City expanded organic waste diversion requirements for restaurants, pushing more composting/donation obligations onto businesses.
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