AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Security & Macro: South Africa’s Reserve Bank lifted the repo rate for the first time in three years, warning of a possible “food shock” as higher borrowing costs and rising fuel feed into inflation. Nutrition Policy: FAO says food security hinges on availability, accessibility, affordability and quality—not just calories—pushing countries toward more diverse, safer diets. Trade & Expansion: South Korea’s Binggrae will promote and expand Southeast Asia distribution at THAIFEX–ANUGA ASIA 2026 in Bangkok. Food Industry Economics: A National Restaurant Association panel highlights “sticker shock” as higher protein and seafood costs push menu prices up while traffic softens. Plant-Based Shift: Clover Food Lab is shutting its remaining locations, signaling the plant-based boom is fading. Food Aid & Work: Research on SNAP recipients finds benefits help low-income people find jobs, challenging claims that aid discourages work. Community Food Culture: FIFA World Cup watch parties are rolling out across U.S. cities, with food vendors and local events built around the matches. Wine & Taxes: South Australia’s Taylors Wines warns it may move overseas if proposed tax changes raise the effective burden on wine trusts and capital gains. Food Safety/Health Tech: Dr. Dangs Lab launched non-invasive breath testing for gut disorders on World Digestive Health Day. Seeds & Autonomy: A South African activist argues access to crop seeds and water is being “criminalised,” and calls for real support for rural women farmers.
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