AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAnimal Health & Food Security: U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins visited Texas as New World screwworm is confirmed in New Mexico (a dog in Lea County), with an infested zone, surveillance and rapid treatment plans underway; officials stress it doesn’t affect the meat/food supply. Global Macroeconomy & Food Costs: The World Bank cut its 2026 growth forecast to 2.5% as the Iran-linked energy shock lifts inflation and financing costs, with developing economies hit hardest—an outlook that can feed into higher food prices. Food Prices Watch: FAO’s food-price tracking shows beef prices still climbing, with the beef index reaching new highs in May 2026. Farm Policy & Smallholders: BRICS agriculture ministers met in Indore to focus on food security and smallholder farmer welfare, including boosting women and youth participation. Local Food Culture (World Cup): Chipotle launched a World Cup BOGO deal and jersey promo, while cities from Philadelphia to Rochester are turning matches into food-and-vendor community events. Wine & Spirits: Turkish Airlines won a top European award for in-flight food and beverage service; Pernod Ricard promoted its Chinese whisky “THE CHUAN” via Hong Kong.
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