AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoGlobal Hunger Watch: UN-linked reporting says hunger eased for a third straight year, but progress is fragile and conflicts plus energy and fertiliser shocks could still push millions toward chronic hunger. Food Inflation & Supply Chains: A UN agency head warns disruptions to shipping and inputs could add 9–18 million more people facing hunger if shocks persist, keeping food-price pressure front and center. Corporate Accountability: Greenpeace is taking JBS to court in the Netherlands, seeking disclosure on how the meat giant’s $6bn expansion aligns with climate, nature and human-rights duties. Trade & Local Business: Mayors across the Greater Toronto Area plan new steps to protect local firms as the U.S. prepares 50% tariffs that include Canadian wine and other goods. Food Safety Alerts: Waitrose recalled 8 chocolate chip brioche rolls over possible hard plastic and metal contamination. Market & Policy Moves: Missouri opened applications for food-insecurity cost-share grants to expand local production and access. Industry & Innovation: Malaysia’s Food and Drinks Malaysia expo is on track to beat last year’s $265m sales target despite higher costs and supply-chain friction. Community Food Relief: A Second Harvest-backed potato giveaway highlights how food rescue can move surplus quickly to people in need. Beverage Tech & Tradition: Cork producer M.A.Silva uses AI inspection to improve consistency for wine closures, blending old craft with new precision.
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