AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFood Safety: India’s food regulator proposed banning added sugar in foods for infants under six months, while an expired-food probe has prompted action against Reliance, Blinkit and Zomato-linked operations, including suspensions in Maharashtra. Cold-Chain Investment: Maryland is awarding nearly $3.6 million to 37 groups for coolers, refrigerated vehicles and other upgrades to move locally grown food. Beverage Growth: Alaska’s Hammers Family Birch won a $200,000 grant to expand production and distribution of its wild-fermented birch drink, matching the funding with its own $200,000. Processing Innovation: UK firm Jenton won a national award for UV-C technology designed to reduce pathogens in food powders while preserving quality. Price Pressures: Nigeria’s headline inflation eased in September, but food inflation remained 19.59% year over year as fuel and transport costs kept prices high. Farm Resilience: NFU Scotland says farms face rising costs, labour shortages and extreme weather; official figures put average profit from farming activity at just £500 in 2024–25, prompting calls for energy support and stronger safeguards for imported food.
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