AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoClimate & Food Prices: Japan researchers warn a “Super El Nino” could lift global food prices 13%+ by 2027, with oil-price tensions potentially pushing gains to 20–30%. Extreme Weather Fallout: Typhoon Bavi is blamed for deadly landslides in the Philippines and evacuations in Taiwan as the storm nears. Supply Chain Pressure: A separate report flags how El Nino strengthening could tilt odds toward disruptions for food supply chains worldwide. Heat Safety at Work: New Jersey’s World Cup heat rules highlight a wider gap: outdoor workers lack protections like mandatory water breaks, prompting calls for state heat-illness prevention legislation. Food Security & Imports: Sri Lanka’s import dependence is spotlighted as a risk multiplier when shipping and fuel are disrupted. Food Waste Tech: Too Good to Go’s “mystery bag” model is shown cutting landfill-bound food while offering steep discounts. Local Food & Culture: A Laotian/Isan Thai restaurant opens in Singapore; World Kebab Day returns July 10; and community festivals—from a record Strawberry Festival payout to Uncle Sam Jam—keep food at the center. Food Safety/Access: A plea to expand Durham’s holiday meals program targets children missing out despite not meeting benefits thresholds.
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