AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoGlobal Economy & Food Prices: A new World Economic Forum outlook says nearly 90% of chief economists expect slower global growth, while 94% foresee faster inflation—linked to energy and food price pressure from the Strait of Hormuz disruption. Public Health & Alcohol: Burundi is seeing a surge in cheap, high-alcohol drinks sold in small bottles, with some products reportedly reaching very high alcohol levels and driving dangerous intoxication among youth. Food Safety at Scale: Saudi Arabia reports zero food-poisoning cases during the 1447 AH Haj season, after sanitation work removed 250,000+ tonnes of waste and inspectors tested thousands of food samples. Food Supply Risk (Beef): Mexico’s New World screwworm fly outbreak is moving closer to Texas, raising fears of cattle losses and potential beef price spikes. Local Food Systems: In Spain’s Balearic Islands, farmers and caterers met to expand use of local and organic products in school canteens, with thousands of menus served daily. Food Access in the US: Catholic Charities Boston says demand for food pantry help is rising sharply, with nearly 2,000 new households registering and nearly 3 million pounds of food served over the past year. Food & Beverage Culture: Festa Italiana! returns to Lodi on June 7 with food, wine/olive oil tastings, and live music—another sign of how festivals keep regional food traditions front and center.
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